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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,167.58, 737,153.40 and 292,472.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,167.58, 737,153.40 and 292,472.66 is: 403,613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,167.58 : 737,153.40 = 292,472.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,167.58/737,153.40 = 292,472.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,167.58x = 737,153.40 × 292,472.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,167.58x = 215,597,212,040.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,597,212,040.28/534,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,613.44

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