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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,213.62, 730,319.86 and 287,498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,213.62, 730,319.86 and 287,498.02 is: 396,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,213.62 : 730,319.86 = 287,498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,213.62/730,319.86 = 287,498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,213.62x = 730,319.86 × 287,498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,213.62x = 209,965,513,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,965,513,716.68/529,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,750.02

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