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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,521.68, 730,744.26 and 287,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,521.68, 730,744.26 and 287,804.32 is: 397,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,521.68 : 730,744.26 = 287,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,521.68/730,744.26 = 287,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,521.68x = 730,744.26 × 287,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,521.68x = 210,311,354,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,311,354,843.20/529,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,172.32

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