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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,196.91, 737,191.85 and 292,479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,196.91, 737,191.85 and 292,479.55 is: 403,621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,196.91 : 737,191.85 = 292,479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,196.91/737,191.85 = 292,479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,196.91x = 737,191.85 × 292,479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,196.91x = 215,613,537,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,613,537,246.29/534,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,621.83

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