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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,193.98, 737,159.67 and 292,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,193.98, 737,159.67 and 292,430.24 is: 403,538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,193.98 : 737,159.67 = 292,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,193.98/737,159.67 = 292,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,193.98x = 737,159.67 × 292,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,193.98x = 215,567,779,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,567,779,216.42/534,193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,538.39

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