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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,570.80, 730,812.06 and 287,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,570.80, 730,812.06 and 287,853.30 is: 397,239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,570.80 : 730,812.06 = 287,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,570.80/730,812.06 = 287,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,570.80x = 730,812.06 × 287,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,570.80x = 210,366,663,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,366,663,150.80/529,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,239.92

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