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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,999.64, 732,770.97 and 289,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,999.64, 732,770.97 and 289,285.14 is: 399,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,999.64 : 732,770.97 = 289,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,999.64/732,770.97 = 289,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,999.64x = 732,770.97 × 289,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,999.64x = 211,979,752,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,979,752,644.39/530,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,208.84

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