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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,465.67, 732,041.91 and 288,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,465.67, 732,041.91 and 288,747.48 is: 398,471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,465.67 : 732,041.91 = 288,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,465.67/732,041.91 = 288,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,465.67x = 732,041.91 × 288,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,465.67x = 211,375,256,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,375,256,766.89/530,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,471.13

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