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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,160.72, 737,150.52 and 292,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,160.72, 737,150.52 and 292,439.28 is: 403,570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,160.72 : 737,150.52 = 292,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,160.72/737,150.52 = 292,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,160.72x = 737,150.52 × 292,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,160.72x = 215,571,767,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,571,767,320.43/534,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,570.98

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