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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,766.39, 731,072.52 and 288,049.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,766.39, 731,072.52 and 288,049.02 is: 397,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,766.39 : 731,072.52 = 288,049.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,766.39/731,072.52 = 288,049.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,766.39x = 731,072.52 × 288,049.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,766.39x = 210,584,722,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,584,722,934.93/529,766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,504.88

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