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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,363.83, 730,523.01 and 287,649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,363.83, 730,523.01 and 287,649.30 is: 396,956.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,363.83 : 730,523.01 = 287,649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,363.83/730,523.01 = 287,649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,363.83x = 730,523.01 × 287,649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,363.83x = 210,134,432,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,134,432,460.39/529,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,956.54

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