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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,200.70, 737,197 and 292,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,200.70, 737,197 and 292,483.28 is: 403,626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,200.70 : 737,197 = 292,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,200.70/737,197 = 292,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,200.70x = 737,197 × 292,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,200.70x = 215,617,796,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,617,796,566.16/534,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,626.95

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