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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,183.93, 731,631.92 and 288,467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,183.93, 731,631.92 and 288,467.45 is: 398,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,183.93 : 731,631.92 = 288,467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,183.93/731,631.92 = 288,467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,183.93x = 731,631.92 × 288,467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,183.93x = 211,051,989,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,051,989,200.51/530,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,073.15

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