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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,173.69, 730,173.12 and 311,565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,173.69, 730,173.12 and 311,565.74 is: 429,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,173.69 : 730,173.12 = 311,565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,173.69/730,173.12 = 311,565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,173.69x = 730,173.12 × 311,565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,173.69x = 227,496,928,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,496,928,460.91/529,173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,909.75

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