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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,690.41, 730,987.19 and 287,989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,690.41, 730,987.19 and 287,989.25 is: 397,433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,690.41 : 730,987.19 = 287,989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,690.41/730,987.19 = 287,989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,690.41x = 730,987.19 × 287,989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,690.41x = 210,516,447,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,516,447,512.83/529,690.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,433.00

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