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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,717.86, 731,005.20 and 394,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,717.86, 731,005.20 and 394,357.14 is: 544,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,717.86 : 731,005.20 = 394,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,717.86/731,005.20 = 394,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,717.86x = 731,005.20 × 394,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,717.86x = 288,277,119,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,277,119,997.13/529,717.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,208.80

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