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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,216.98, 737,219.61 and 292,514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,216.98, 737,219.61 and 292,514.87 is: 403,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,216.98 : 737,219.61 = 292,514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,216.98/737,219.61 = 292,514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,216.98x = 737,219.61 × 292,514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,216.98x = 215,647,700,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,647,700,223.65/534,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,670.62

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