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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,673.23, 730,963.20 and 287,972.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,673.23, 730,963.20 and 287,972.11 is: 397,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,673.23 : 730,963.20 = 287,972.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,673.23/730,963.20 = 287,972.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,673.23x = 730,963.20 × 287,972.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,673.23x = 210,497,015,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,497,015,036.35/529,673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,409.20

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