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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,153.09, 731,603.22 and 288,430.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,153.09, 731,603.22 and 288,430.15 is: 398,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,153.09 : 731,603.22 = 288,430.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,153.09/731,603.22 = 288,430.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,153.09x = 731,603.22 × 288,430.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,153.09x = 211,016,422,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,016,422,827.07/530,153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,029.22

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