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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,421.52, 730,599.30 and 287,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,421.52, 730,599.30 and 287,699.52 is: 397,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,421.52 : 730,599.30 = 287,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,421.52/730,599.30 = 287,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,421.52x = 730,599.30 × 287,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,421.52x = 210,193,067,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,193,067,922.34/529,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,024.03

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