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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,171.16, 737,156.82 and 292,455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,171.16, 737,156.82 and 292,455.64 is: 403,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,171.16 : 737,156.82 = 292,455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,171.16/737,156.82 = 292,455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,171.16x = 737,156.82 × 292,455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,171.16x = 215,585,669,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,585,669,573.47/534,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,589.12

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