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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,771.99, 731,094.47 and 288,056.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,771.99, 731,094.47 and 288,056.19 is: 397,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,771.99 : 731,094.47 = 288,056.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,771.99/731,094.47 = 288,056.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,771.99x = 731,094.47 × 288,056.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,771.99x = 210,596,288,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,596,288,278.41/529,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,522.51

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