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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,205.48, 737,175.50 and 292,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,205.48, 737,175.50 and 292,441.72 is: 403,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,205.48 : 737,175.50 = 292,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,205.48/737,175.50 = 292,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,205.48x = 737,175.50 × 292,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,205.48x = 215,580,871,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,580,871,161.86/534,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,554.21

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