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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,047.20, 736,961.49 and 292,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,047.20, 736,961.49 and 292,339.96 is: 403,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,047.20 : 736,961.49 = 292,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,047.20/736,961.49 = 292,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,047.20x = 736,961.49 × 292,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,047.20x = 215,443,292,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,443,292,508.14/534,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,416.20

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