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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,230.51, 737,235.41 and 292,508.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,230.51, 737,235.41 and 292,508.69 is: 403,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,230.51 : 737,235.41 = 292,508.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,230.51/737,235.41 = 292,508.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,230.51x = 737,235.41 × 292,508.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,230.51x = 215,647,758,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,647,758,851.99/534,230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,660.51

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