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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,521.46, 730,747.02 and 287,803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,521.46, 730,747.02 and 287,803.96 is: 397,173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,521.46 : 730,747.02 = 287,803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,521.46/730,747.02 = 287,803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,521.46x = 730,747.02 × 287,803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,521.46x = 210,311,886,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,311,886,861.80/529,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,173.49

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