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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,593.70, 730,823.77 and 287,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,593.70, 730,823.77 and 287,870.06 is: 397,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,593.70 : 730,823.77 = 287,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,593.70/730,823.77 = 287,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,593.70x = 730,823.77 × 287,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,593.70x = 210,382,282,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,382,282,519.33/529,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,252.24

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