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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,481.83, 730,690.59 and 287,764.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,481.83, 730,690.59 and 287,764.42 is: 397,117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,481.83 : 730,690.59 = 287,764.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,481.83/730,690.59 = 287,764.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,481.83x = 730,690.59 × 287,764.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,481.83x = 210,266,753,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,266,753,830.81/529,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,117.98

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