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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,496.46, 730,709.90 and 287,779.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,496.46, 730,709.90 and 287,779.61 is: 397,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,496.46 : 730,709.90 = 287,779.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,496.46/730,709.90 = 287,779.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,496.46x = 730,709.90 × 287,779.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,496.46x = 210,283,410,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,283,410,045.14/529,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,138.46

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