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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,055.44, 734,213.66 and 290,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,055.44, 734,213.66 and 290,332 is: 400,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,055.44 : 734,213.66 = 290,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,055.44/734,213.66 = 290,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,055.44x = 734,213.66 × 290,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,055.44x = 213,165,720,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,165,720,335.12/532,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,645.69

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