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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,192.72, 737,157.96 and 292,429.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,192.72, 737,157.96 and 292,429.01 is: 403,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,192.72 : 737,157.96 = 292,429.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,192.72/737,157.96 = 292,429.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,192.72x = 737,157.96 × 292,429.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,192.72x = 215,566,372,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,566,372,456.42/534,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,536.71

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