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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,558.68, 731,142.88 and 406,832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,558.68, 731,142.88 and 406,832.48 is: 561,699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,558.68 : 731,142.88 = 406,832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,558.68/731,142.88 = 406,832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,558.68x = 731,142.88 × 406,832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,558.68x = 297,452,671,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,452,671,104.74/529,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,699.17

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