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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,875.99, 731,100.87 and 336,213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,875.99, 731,100.87 and 336,213.09 is: 463,892.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,875.99 : 731,100.87 = 336,213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,875.99/731,100.87 = 336,213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,875.99x = 731,100.87 × 336,213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,875.99x = 245,805,682,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,805,682,604.39/529,875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,892.85

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