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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,147.54, 737,123.78 and 292,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,147.54, 737,123.78 and 292,445.46 is: 403,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,147.54 : 737,123.78 = 292,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,147.54/737,123.78 = 292,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,147.54x = 737,123.78 × 292,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,147.54x = 215,568,501,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,568,501,456.81/534,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,574.83

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