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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,855.22, 736,720.26 and 292,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,855.22, 736,720.26 and 292,137.80 is: 403,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,855.22 : 736,720.26 = 292,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,855.22/736,720.26 = 292,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,855.22x = 736,720.26 × 292,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,855.22x = 215,223,838,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,223,838,016.05/533,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,150.20

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