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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,746, 731,052.18 and 288,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,746, 731,052.18 and 288,030.48 is: 397,483.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,746 : 731,052.18 = 288,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,746/731,052.18 = 288,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,746x = 731,052.18 × 288,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,746x = 210,565,310,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,565,310,310.45/529,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,483.53

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