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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,082.91, 737,034.35 and 292,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,082.91, 737,034.35 and 292,365.64 is: 403,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,082.91 : 737,034.35 = 292,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,082.91/737,034.35 = 292,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,082.91x = 737,034.35 × 292,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,082.91x = 215,483,519,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,483,519,439.73/534,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,464.55

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