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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,969.42, 732,729.33 and 289,254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,969.42, 732,729.33 and 289,254.89 is: 399,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,969.42 : 732,729.33 = 289,254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,969.42/732,729.33 = 289,254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,969.42x = 732,729.33 × 289,254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,969.42x = 211,945,541,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,945,541,748.92/530,969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,167.13

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