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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,159.52, 737,142.30 and 292,464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,159.52, 737,142.30 and 292,464.59 is: 403,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,159.52 : 737,142.30 = 292,464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,159.52/737,142.30 = 292,464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,159.52x = 737,142.30 × 292,464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,159.52x = 215,588,018,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,588,018,920.25/534,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,602.31

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