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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,459.91, 730,659.26 and 287,742.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,459.91, 730,659.26 and 287,742.53 is: 397,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,459.91 : 730,659.26 = 287,742.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,459.91/730,659.26 = 287,742.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,459.91x = 730,659.26 × 287,742.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,459.91x = 210,241,744,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,241,744,040.33/529,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,087.18

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