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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,161.72, 737,151.90 and 292,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,161.72, 737,151.90 and 292,440.28 is: 403,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,161.72 : 737,151.90 = 292,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,161.72/737,151.90 = 292,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,161.72x = 737,151.90 × 292,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,161.72x = 215,572,908,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,572,908,038.53/534,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,572.36

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