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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,177, 737,163.90 and 292,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,177, 737,163.90 and 292,459.50 is: 403,593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,177 : 737,163.90 = 292,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,177/737,163.90 = 292,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,177x = 737,163.90 × 292,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,177x = 215,590,585,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,590,585,612.05/534,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,593.91

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