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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,846, 731,190.94 and 288,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,846, 731,190.94 and 288,131.20 is: 397,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,846 : 731,190.94 = 288,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,846/731,190.94 = 288,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,846x = 731,190.94 × 288,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,846x = 210,678,922,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,678,922,971.33/529,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,622.94

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