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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,658.28, 730,919.70 and 287,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,658.28, 730,919.70 and 287,946.84 is: 397,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,658.28 : 730,919.70 = 287,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,658.28/730,919.70 = 287,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,658.28x = 730,919.70 × 287,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,658.28x = 210,466,017,908.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,466,017,908.75/529,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,361.90

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