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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,535.52, 730,763.46 and 287,818.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,535.52, 730,763.46 and 287,818.02 is: 397,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,535.52 : 730,763.46 = 287,818.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,535.52/730,763.46 = 287,818.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,535.52x = 730,763.46 × 287,818.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,535.52x = 210,326,892,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,326,892,145.55/529,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,191.28

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