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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,666.23, 730,953.54 and 287,965.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,666.23, 730,953.54 and 287,965.11 is: 397,399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,666.23 : 730,953.54 = 287,965.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,666.23/730,953.54 = 287,965.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,666.23x = 730,953.54 × 287,965.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,666.23x = 210,489,116,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,489,116,550.99/529,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,399.54

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