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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,524.68, 730,748.40 and 287,807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,524.68, 730,748.40 and 287,807.33 is: 397,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,524.68 : 730,748.40 = 287,807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,524.68/730,748.40 = 287,807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,524.68x = 730,748.40 × 287,807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,524.68x = 210,314,745,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,314,745,905.77/529,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,176.48

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