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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,171.06, 737,164.80 and 292,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,171.06, 737,164.80 and 292,449.60 is: 403,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,171.06 : 737,164.80 = 292,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,171.06/737,164.80 = 292,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,171.06x = 737,164.80 × 292,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,171.06x = 215,583,550,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,583,550,894.08/534,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,585.23

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