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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,672.23, 730,961.82 and 287,971.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,672.23, 730,961.82 and 287,971.11 is: 397,407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,672.23 : 730,961.82 = 287,971.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,672.23/730,961.82 = 287,971.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,672.23x = 730,961.82 × 287,971.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,672.23x = 210,495,886,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,495,886,673.02/529,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,407.82

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