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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,985.03, 731,121.80 and 314,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,985.03, 731,121.80 and 314,972.96 is: 434,509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,985.03 : 731,121.80 = 314,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,985.03/731,121.80 = 314,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,985.03x = 731,121.80 × 314,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,985.03x = 230,283,592,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,283,592,236.05/529,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,509.62

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