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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,161.62, 737,145.21 and 292,466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,161.62, 737,145.21 and 292,466.70 is: 403,605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,161.62 : 737,145.21 = 292,466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,161.62/737,145.21 = 292,466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,161.62x = 737,145.21 × 292,466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,161.62x = 215,590,426,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,590,426,989.51/534,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,605.24

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