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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,008.68, 734,201.69 and 290,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,008.68, 734,201.69 and 290,295.36 is: 400,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,008.68 : 734,201.69 = 290,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,008.68/734,201.69 = 290,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,008.68x = 734,201.69 × 290,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,008.68x = 213,135,342,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,135,342,459.68/532,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,623.81

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