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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,481.33, 730,689.90 and 287,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,481.33, 730,689.90 and 287,763.92 is: 397,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,481.33 : 730,689.90 = 287,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,481.33/730,689.90 = 287,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,481.33x = 730,689.90 × 287,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,481.33x = 210,266,188,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,266,188,489.59/529,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,117.29

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