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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,206.68, 737,205.28 and 292,489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,206.68, 737,205.28 and 292,489.28 is: 403,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,206.68 : 737,205.28 = 292,489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,206.68/737,205.28 = 292,489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,206.68x = 737,205.28 × 292,489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,206.68x = 215,624,641,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,624,641,559.40/534,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,635.24

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