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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,176.44, 730,264.26 and 287,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,176.44, 730,264.26 and 287,459.06 is: 396,693.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,176.44 : 730,264.26 = 287,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,176.44/730,264.26 = 287,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,176.44x = 730,264.26 × 287,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,176.44x = 209,921,077,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,921,077,731.20/529,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,693.92

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