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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,188.97, 737,152.77 and 292,425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,188.97, 737,152.77 and 292,425.24 is: 403,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,188.97 : 737,152.77 = 292,425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,188.97/737,152.77 = 292,425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,188.97x = 737,152.77 × 292,425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,188.97x = 215,562,075,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,562,075,683.92/534,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,531.50

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