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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,184.47, 737,146.58 and 292,420.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,184.47, 737,146.58 and 292,420.73 is: 403,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,184.47 : 737,146.58 = 292,420.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,184.47/737,146.58 = 292,420.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,184.47x = 737,146.58 × 292,420.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,184.47x = 215,556,941,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,556,941,421.37/534,184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,525.29

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