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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,484.02, 730,694.97 and 287,771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,484.02, 730,694.97 and 287,771.38 is: 397,128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,484.02 : 730,694.97 = 287,771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,484.02/730,694.97 = 287,771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,484.02x = 730,694.97 × 287,771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,484.02x = 210,273,099,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,273,099,875.96/529,484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,128.32

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