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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,146.38, 730,235.18 and 287,428.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,146.38, 730,235.18 and 287,428.88 is: 396,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,146.38 : 730,235.18 = 287,428.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,146.38/730,235.18 = 287,428.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,146.38x = 730,235.18 × 287,428.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,146.38x = 209,890,679,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,890,679,924.00/529,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,659.01

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