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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,216.74, 730,320.30 and 287,497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,216.74, 730,320.30 and 287,497.35 is: 396,746.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,216.74 : 730,320.30 = 287,497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,216.74/730,320.30 = 287,497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,216.74x = 730,320.30 × 287,497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,216.74x = 209,965,150,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,965,150,901.21/529,216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,746.99

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