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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,193.72, 737,159.34 and 292,430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,193.72, 737,159.34 and 292,430.01 is: 403,538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,193.72 : 737,159.34 = 292,430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,193.72/737,159.34 = 292,430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,193.72x = 737,159.34 × 292,430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,193.72x = 215,567,513,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,567,513,167.79/534,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,538.09

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