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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,361.83, 730,520.25 and 287,647.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,361.83, 730,520.25 and 287,647.30 is: 396,953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,361.83 : 730,520.25 = 287,647.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,361.83/730,520.25 = 287,647.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,361.83x = 730,520.25 × 287,647.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,361.83x = 210,132,173,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,132,173,855.22/529,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,953.77

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