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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,597.23, 731,196.07 and 406,870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,597.23, 731,196.07 and 406,870.99 is: 561,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,597.23 : 731,196.07 = 406,870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,597.23/731,196.07 = 406,870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,597.23x = 731,196.07 × 406,870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,597.23x = 297,502,466,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,502,466,039.84/529,597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,752.31

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