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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,651.85, 730,924.29 and 287,934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,651.85, 730,924.29 and 287,934.89 is: 397,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,651.85 : 730,924.29 = 287,934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,651.85/730,924.29 = 287,934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,651.85x = 730,924.29 × 287,934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,651.85x = 210,458,601,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,458,601,384.86/529,651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,352.72

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