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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,190.97, 737,155.53 and 292,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,190.97, 737,155.53 and 292,427.24 is: 403,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,190.97 : 737,155.53 = 292,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,190.97/737,155.53 = 292,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,190.97x = 737,155.53 × 292,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,190.97x = 215,564,357,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,564,357,088.64/534,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,534.26

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