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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,557.17, 731,140.82 and 406,830.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,557.17, 731,140.82 and 406,830.99 is: 561,697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,557.17 : 731,140.82 = 406,830.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,557.17/731,140.82 = 406,830.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,557.17x = 731,140.82 × 406,830.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,557.17x = 297,450,737,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,450,737,940.15/529,557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,697.12

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