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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,119.76, 737,061.48 and 292,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,119.76, 737,061.48 and 292,412.52 is: 403,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,119.76 : 737,061.48 = 292,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,119.76/737,061.48 = 292,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,119.76x = 737,061.48 × 292,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,119.76x = 215,526,004,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,526,004,761.73/534,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,516.25

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