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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,144.84, 737,097.67 and 292,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,144.84, 737,097.67 and 292,421.40 is: 403,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,144.84 : 737,097.67 = 292,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,144.84/737,097.67 = 292,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,144.84x = 737,097.67 × 292,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,144.84x = 215,543,132,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,543,132,598.14/534,144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,529.37

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