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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,168.58, 737,154.78 and 292,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,168.58, 737,154.78 and 292,473.66 is: 403,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,168.58 : 737,154.78 = 292,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,168.58/737,154.78 = 292,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,168.58x = 737,154.78 × 292,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,168.58x = 215,598,356,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,598,356,493.10/534,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,614.82

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