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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,177.44, 730,265.64 and 287,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,177.44, 730,265.64 and 287,460.06 is: 396,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,177.44 : 730,265.64 = 287,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,177.44/730,265.64 = 287,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,177.44x = 730,265.64 × 287,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,177.44x = 209,922,204,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,922,204,690.34/529,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,695.30

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