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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,667.23, 730,954.92 and 287,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,667.23, 730,954.92 and 287,966.11 is: 397,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,667.23 : 730,954.92 = 287,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,667.23/730,954.92 = 287,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,667.23x = 730,954.92 × 287,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,667.23x = 210,490,244,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,490,244,897.76/529,667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,400.92

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