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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,170.94, 737,158.08 and 292,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,170.94, 737,158.08 and 292,476 is: 403,618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,170.94 : 737,158.08 = 292,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,170.94/737,158.08 = 292,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,170.94x = 737,158.08 × 292,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,170.94x = 215,601,046,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,601,046,606.08/534,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,618.08

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