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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,425.02, 730,604.13 and 287,703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,425.02, 730,604.13 and 287,703.02 is: 397,028.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,425.02 : 730,604.13 = 287,703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,425.02/730,604.13 = 287,703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,425.02x = 730,604.13 × 287,703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,425.02x = 210,197,014,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,197,014,625.47/529,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,028.86

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