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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,168.81, 737,161.56 and 292,447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,168.81, 737,161.56 and 292,447.26 is: 403,581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,168.81 : 737,161.56 = 292,447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,168.81/737,161.56 = 292,447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,168.81x = 737,161.56 × 292,447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,168.81x = 215,580,878,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,580,878,399.33/534,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,581.93

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