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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,544.96, 730,776.94 and 287,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,544.96, 730,776.94 and 287,828.08 is: 397,205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,544.96 : 730,776.94 = 287,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,544.96/730,776.94 = 287,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,544.96x = 730,776.94 × 287,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,544.96x = 210,338,123,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,338,123,548.48/529,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,205.41

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