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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,496.58, 730,710.08 and 287,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,496.58, 730,710.08 and 287,779.74 is: 397,138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,496.58 : 730,710.08 = 287,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,496.58/730,710.08 = 287,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,496.58x = 730,710.08 × 287,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,496.58x = 210,283,556,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,283,556,837.78/529,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,138.65

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