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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,437.83, 734,793.96 and 290,742.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,437.83, 734,793.96 and 290,742.83 is: 401,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,437.83 : 734,793.96 = 290,742.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,437.83/734,793.96 = 290,742.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,437.83x = 734,793.96 × 290,742.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,437.83x = 213,636,071,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,636,071,723.34/532,437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,241.35

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