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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,154.53, 730,237.07 and 287,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,154.53, 730,237.07 and 287,437.19 is: 396,665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,154.53 : 730,237.07 = 287,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,154.53/730,237.07 = 287,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,154.53x = 730,237.07 × 287,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,154.53x = 209,897,288,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,897,288,502.04/529,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,665.39

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