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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,666.80, 730,938.84 and 287,949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,666.80, 730,938.84 and 287,949.36 is: 397,369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,666.80 : 730,938.84 = 287,949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,666.80/730,938.84 = 287,949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,666.80x = 730,938.84 × 287,949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,666.80x = 210,473,371,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,473,371,177.14/529,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,369.39

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