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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,191.97, 737,156.91 and 292,428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,191.97, 737,156.91 and 292,428.24 is: 403,535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,191.97 : 737,156.91 = 292,428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,191.97/737,156.91 = 292,428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,191.97x = 737,156.91 × 292,428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,191.97x = 215,565,497,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,565,497,795.14/534,191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,535.64

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