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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,150.38, 730,240.71 and 287,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,150.38, 730,240.71 and 287,432.88 is: 396,664.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,150.38 : 730,240.71 = 287,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,150.38/730,240.71 = 287,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,150.38x = 730,240.71 × 287,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,150.38x = 209,895,190,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,895,190,368.55/529,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,664.54

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