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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,863.49, 736,731.66 and 292,146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,863.49, 736,731.66 and 292,146.05 is: 403,161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,863.49 : 736,731.66 = 292,146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,863.49/736,731.66 = 292,146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,863.49x = 736,731.66 × 292,146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,863.49x = 215,233,240,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,233,240,695.29/533,863.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,161.57

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