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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,284.98, 737,314.45 and 289,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,284.98, 737,314.45 and 289,272.33 is: 399,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,284.98 : 737,314.45 = 289,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,284.98/737,314.45 = 289,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,284.98x = 737,314.45 × 289,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,284.98x = 213,284,668,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,284,668,170.99/534,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,196.45

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