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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,056.21, 734,253.19 and 290,354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,056.21, 734,253.19 and 290,354.38 is: 400,697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,056.21 : 734,253.19 = 290,354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,056.21/734,253.19 = 290,354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,056.21x = 734,253.19 × 290,354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,056.21x = 213,193,630,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,193,630,855.22/532,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,697.57

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