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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,966.96, 726,989.72 and 529,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,966.96, 726,989.72 and 529,100.72 is: 724,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,966.96 : 726,989.72 = 529,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,966.96/726,989.72 = 529,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,966.96x = 726,989.72 × 529,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,966.96x = 384,650,784,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,650,784,284.60/530,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,434.50

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