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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,216.46, 737,218.58 and 292,498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,216.46, 737,218.58 and 292,498.97 is: 403,648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,216.46 : 737,218.58 = 292,498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,216.46/737,218.58 = 292,498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,216.46x = 737,218.58 × 292,498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,216.46x = 215,635,675,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,635,675,314.86/534,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,648.50

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