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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,311.88, 737,351.82 and 289,299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,311.88, 737,351.82 and 289,299.24 is: 399,233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,311.88 : 737,351.82 = 289,299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,311.88/737,351.82 = 289,299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,311.88x = 737,351.82 × 289,299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,311.88x = 213,315,321,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,315,321,138.62/534,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,233.72

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