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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,039.93, 736,974.54 and 292,320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,039.93, 736,974.54 and 292,320.33 is: 403,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,039.93 : 736,974.54 = 292,320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,039.93/736,974.54 = 292,320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,039.93x = 736,974.54 × 292,320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,039.93x = 215,432,640,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,432,640,734.40/534,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,401.75

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