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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,332.28, 734,618.70 and 293,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,332.28, 734,618.70 and 293,868.28 is: 405,538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,332.28 : 734,618.70 = 293,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,332.28/734,618.70 = 293,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,332.28x = 734,618.70 × 293,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,332.28x = 215,881,133,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,881,133,824.84/532,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,538.31

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