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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,916.71, 731,277.98 and 288,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,916.71, 731,277.98 and 288,194.08 is: 397,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,916.71 : 731,277.98 = 288,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,916.71/731,277.98 = 288,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,916.71x = 731,277.98 × 288,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,916.71x = 210,749,981,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,749,981,734.45/529,916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,703.98

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