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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,690.90, 730,987.86 and 287,989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,690.90, 730,987.86 and 287,989.74 is: 397,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,690.90 : 730,987.86 = 287,989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,690.90/730,987.86 = 287,989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,690.90x = 730,987.86 × 287,989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,690.90x = 210,517,003,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,517,003,744.56/529,690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,433.68

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