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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,692.52, 730,990.14 and 287,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,692.52, 730,990.14 and 287,991.34 is: 397,435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,692.52 : 730,990.14 = 287,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,692.52/730,990.14 = 287,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,692.52x = 730,990.14 × 287,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,692.52x = 210,518,829,945.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,518,829,945.39/529,692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,435.91

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