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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,691.41, 730,988.57 and 287,990.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,691.41, 730,988.57 and 287,990.25 is: 397,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,691.41 : 730,988.57 = 287,990.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,691.41/730,988.57 = 287,990.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,691.41x = 730,988.57 × 287,990.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,691.41x = 210,517,581,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,517,581,021.44/529,691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,434.39

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