Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,281, 730,407.78 and 290,817
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 529,281, 730,407.78 and 290,817 is: 401,327.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,281 : 730,407.78 = 290,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,281/730,407.78 = 290,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,281x = 730,407.78 × 290,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,281x = 212,414,999,356.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,414,999,356.26/529,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,327.46
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