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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,333.79, 737,375.11 and 289,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,333.79, 737,375.11 and 289,314.36 is: 399,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,333.79 : 737,375.11 = 289,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,333.79/737,375.11 = 289,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,333.79x = 737,375.11 × 289,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,333.79x = 213,333,207,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,333,207,306.29/534,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,250.83

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