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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,145.58, 737,121.12 and 292,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,145.58, 737,121.12 and 292,443.80 is: 403,572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,145.58 : 737,121.12 = 292,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,145.58/737,121.12 = 292,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,145.58x = 737,121.12 × 292,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,145.58x = 215,566,501,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,566,501,393.06/534,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,572.56

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