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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,186.02, 737,174.22 and 289,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,186.02, 737,174.22 and 289,170.92 is: 399,054.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,186.02 : 737,174.22 = 289,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,186.02/737,174.22 = 289,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,186.02x = 737,174.22 × 289,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,186.02x = 213,169,347,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,169,347,397.68/534,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,054.52

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