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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,849.15, 731,196.72 and 288,134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,849.15, 731,196.72 and 288,134.01 is: 397,627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,849.15 : 731,196.72 = 288,134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,849.15/731,196.72 = 288,134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,849.15x = 731,196.72 × 288,134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,849.15x = 210,682,643,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,682,643,032.45/529,849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,627.60

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