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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,281.91, 731,804.42 and 288,580.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,281.91, 731,804.42 and 288,580.07 is: 398,248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,281.91 : 731,804.42 = 288,580.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,281.91/731,804.42 = 288,580.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,281.91x = 731,804.42 × 288,580.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,281.91x = 211,184,173,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,184,173,300.87/530,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,248.87

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