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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,444.08, 734,802.58 and 290,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,444.08, 734,802.58 and 290,749.08 is: 401,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,444.08 : 734,802.58 = 290,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,444.08/734,802.58 = 290,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,444.08x = 734,802.58 × 290,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,444.08x = 213,643,174,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,643,174,116.63/532,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,249.98

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