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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,125.97, 731,573.57 and 288,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,125.97, 731,573.57 and 288,408.26 is: 398,003.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,125.97 : 731,573.57 = 288,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,125.97/731,573.57 = 288,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,125.97x = 731,573.57 × 288,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,125.97x = 210,991,862,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,991,862,935.64/530,125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,003.26

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