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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,481.52, 730,691.52 and 287,768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,481.52, 730,691.52 and 287,768.88 is: 397,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,481.52 : 730,691.52 = 287,768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,481.52/730,691.52 = 287,768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,481.52x = 730,691.52 × 287,768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,481.52x = 210,270,280,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,270,280,335.90/529,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,124.87

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