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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,406.02, 731,978.30 and 288,697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,406.02, 731,978.30 and 288,697.37 is: 398,412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,406.02 : 731,978.30 = 288,697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,406.02/731,978.30 = 288,697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,406.02x = 731,978.30 × 288,697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,406.02x = 211,320,207,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,320,207,168.92/530,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,412.16

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