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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,481.14, 730,689.62 and 287,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,481.14, 730,689.62 and 287,763.73 is: 397,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,481.14 : 730,689.62 = 287,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,481.14/730,689.62 = 287,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,481.14x = 730,689.62 × 287,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,481.14x = 210,265,970,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,265,970,523.48/529,481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,117.02

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