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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,032.91, 736,966.50 and 292,330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,032.91, 736,966.50 and 292,330.92 is: 403,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,032.91 : 736,966.50 = 292,330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,032.91/736,966.50 = 292,330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,032.91x = 736,966.50 × 292,330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,032.91x = 215,438,094,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,438,094,954.18/534,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,417.27

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