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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,388.21, 730,555.18 and 287,670.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,388.21, 730,555.18 and 287,670.21 is: 396,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,388.21 : 730,555.18 = 287,670.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,388.21/730,555.18 = 287,670.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,388.21x = 730,555.18 × 287,670.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,388.21x = 210,158,962,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,158,962,047.19/529,388.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,984.59

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