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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,481.52, 732,073.84 and 288,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,481.52, 732,073.84 and 288,771.04 is: 398,509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,481.52 : 732,073.84 = 288,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,481.52/732,073.84 = 288,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,481.52x = 732,073.84 × 288,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,481.52x = 211,401,724,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,401,724,133.59/530,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,509.12

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