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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,059.63, 734,257.89 and 290,357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,059.63, 734,257.89 and 290,357.81 is: 400,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,059.63 : 734,257.89 = 290,357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,059.63/734,257.89 = 290,357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,059.63x = 734,257.89 × 290,357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,059.63x = 213,197,514,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,197,514,004.46/532,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,702.29

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