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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,197.69, 730,280.55 and 287,474.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,197.69, 730,280.55 and 287,474.85 is: 396,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,197.69 : 730,280.55 = 287,474.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,197.69/730,280.55 = 287,474.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,197.69x = 730,280.55 × 287,474.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,197.69x = 209,937,291,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,937,291,569.17/529,197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,708.63

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