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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,086.91, 734,295.58 and 290,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,086.91, 734,295.58 and 290,385.14 is: 400,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,086.91 : 734,295.58 = 290,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,086.91/734,295.58 = 290,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,086.91x = 734,295.58 × 290,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,086.91x = 213,228,520,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,228,520,402.24/532,086.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,740.02

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