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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,443.88, 730,637.17 and 287,726.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,443.88, 730,637.17 and 287,726.43 is: 397,064.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,443.88 : 730,637.17 = 287,726.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,443.88/730,637.17 = 287,726.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,443.88x = 730,637.17 × 287,726.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,443.88x = 210,223,624,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,223,624,483.22/529,443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,064.98

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