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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,191.26, 737,154.72 and 292,427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,191.26, 737,154.72 and 292,427.06 is: 403,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,191.26 : 737,154.72 = 292,427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,191.26/737,154.72 = 292,427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,191.26x = 737,154.72 × 292,427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,191.26x = 215,563,987,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,563,987,534.72/534,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,533.35

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