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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,469.80, 730,674 and 287,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,469.80, 730,674 and 287,752.40 is: 397,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,469.80 : 730,674 = 287,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,469.80/730,674 = 287,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,469.80x = 730,674 × 287,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,469.80x = 210,253,197,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,253,197,117.60/529,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,101.40

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