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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,204.62, 730,307.43 and 287,489.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,204.62, 730,307.43 and 287,489.01 is: 396,737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,204.62 : 730,307.43 = 287,489.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,204.62/730,307.43 = 287,489.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,204.62x = 730,307.43 × 287,489.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,204.62x = 209,955,360,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,955,360,046.34/529,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,737.58

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