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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,950.88, 731,341.62 and 288,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,950.88, 731,341.62 and 288,238.72 is: 397,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,950.88 : 731,341.62 = 288,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,950.88/731,341.62 = 288,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,950.88x = 731,341.62 × 288,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,950.88x = 210,800,972,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,800,972,431.53/529,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,774.55

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