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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,811.71, 731,143.96 and 288,092.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,811.71, 731,143.96 and 288,092.54 is: 397,569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,811.71 : 731,143.96 = 288,092.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,811.71/731,143.96 = 288,092.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,811.71x = 731,143.96 × 288,092.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,811.71x = 210,637,121,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,637,121,649.69/529,811.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,569.78

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