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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,663.23, 730,949.40 and 287,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,663.23, 730,949.40 and 287,962.11 is: 397,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,663.23 : 730,949.40 = 287,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,663.23/730,949.40 = 287,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,663.23x = 730,949.40 × 287,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,663.23x = 210,485,731,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,485,731,527.23/529,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,395.40

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