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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,446.36, 729,920.52 and 359,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,446.36, 729,920.52 and 359,385.24 is: 495,465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,446.36 : 729,920.52 = 359,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,446.36/729,920.52 = 359,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,446.36x = 729,920.52 × 359,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,446.36x = 262,322,661,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,322,661,261.13/529,446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,465.98

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