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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,170.16, 737,155.44 and 292,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,170.16, 737,155.44 and 292,454.64 is: 403,587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,170.16 : 737,155.44 = 292,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,170.16/737,155.44 = 292,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,170.16x = 737,155.44 × 292,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,170.16x = 215,584,528,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,584,528,829.24/534,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,587.74

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