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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,826, 732,539.88 and 292,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,826, 732,539.88 and 292,362 is: 403,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,826 : 732,539.88 = 292,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,826/732,539.88 = 292,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,826x = 732,539.88 × 292,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,826x = 214,166,824,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,166,824,396.56/530,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,459.56

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