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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,993.98, 731,384.64 and 288,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,993.98, 731,384.64 and 288,271.44 is: 397,810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,993.98 : 731,384.64 = 288,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,993.98/731,384.64 = 288,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,993.98x = 731,384.64 × 288,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,993.98x = 210,837,303,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,837,303,366.68/529,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,810.75

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