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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,189.97, 737,154.15 and 292,426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,189.97, 737,154.15 and 292,426.24 is: 403,532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,189.97 : 737,154.15 = 292,426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,189.97/737,154.15 = 292,426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,189.97x = 737,154.15 × 292,426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,189.97x = 215,563,216,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,563,216,384.90/534,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,532.88

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