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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,679.46, 730,965.98 and 287,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,679.46, 730,965.98 and 287,962.96 is: 397,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,679.46 : 730,965.98 = 287,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,679.46/730,965.98 = 287,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,679.46x = 730,965.98 × 287,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,679.46x = 210,491,123,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,491,123,992.87/529,679.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,393.40

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