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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,273, 733,202.82 and 292,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,273, 733,202.82 and 292,855.08 is: 404,165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,273 : 733,202.82 = 292,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,273/733,202.82 = 292,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,273x = 733,202.82 × 292,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,273x = 214,722,170,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,722,170,507.33/531,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,165.41

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