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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,997.41, 732,773.52 and 289,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,997.41, 732,773.52 and 289,279.40 is: 399,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,997.41 : 732,773.52 = 289,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,997.41/732,773.52 = 289,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,997.41x = 732,773.52 × 289,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,997.41x = 211,976,280,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,976,280,537.62/530,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,203.99

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