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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,423.02, 730,601.37 and 287,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,423.02, 730,601.37 and 287,701.02 is: 397,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,423.02 : 730,601.37 = 287,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,423.02/730,601.37 = 287,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,423.02x = 730,601.37 × 287,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,423.02x = 210,194,759,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,194,759,362.40/529,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,026.10

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