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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,106.21, 734,322.13 and 290,404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,106.21, 734,322.13 and 290,404.28 is: 400,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,106.21 : 734,322.13 = 290,404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,106.21/734,322.13 = 290,404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,106.21x = 734,322.13 × 290,404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,106.21x = 213,250,290,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,250,290,560.51/532,106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,766.40

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