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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,521.09, 730,746.51 and 287,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,521.09, 730,746.51 and 287,803.59 is: 397,172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,521.09 : 730,746.51 = 287,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,521.09/730,746.51 = 287,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,521.09x = 730,746.51 × 287,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,521.09x = 210,311,468,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,311,468,957.97/529,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,172.98

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