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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,280.46, 731,802.56 and 288,578.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,280.46, 731,802.56 and 288,578.69 is: 398,247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,280.46 : 731,802.56 = 288,578.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,280.46/731,802.56 = 288,578.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,280.46x = 731,802.56 × 288,578.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,280.46x = 211,182,624,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,182,624,103.45/530,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,247.04

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