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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,206.72, 737,200.41 and 289,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,206.72, 737,200.41 and 289,190.28 is: 399,079.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,206.72 : 737,200.41 = 289,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,206.72/737,200.41 = 289,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,206.72x = 737,200.41 × 289,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,206.72x = 213,191,190,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,191,190,883.97/534,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,079.95

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