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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,699.63, 730,993.46 and 287,981.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,699.63, 730,993.46 and 287,981.66 is: 397,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,699.63 : 730,993.46 = 287,981.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,699.63/730,993.46 = 287,981.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,699.63x = 730,993.46 × 287,981.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,699.63x = 210,512,706,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,512,706,404.98/529,699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,419.02

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