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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,213.68, 737,192.09 and 292,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,213.68, 737,192.09 and 292,491.86 is: 403,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,213.68 : 737,192.09 = 292,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,213.68/737,192.09 = 292,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,213.68x = 737,192.09 × 292,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,213.68x = 215,622,684,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,622,684,118.93/534,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,626.29

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