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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,230.73, 737,238.24 and 292,513.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,230.73, 737,238.24 and 292,513.23 is: 403,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,230.73 : 737,238.24 = 292,513.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,230.73/737,238.24 = 292,513.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,230.73x = 737,238.24 × 292,513.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,230.73x = 215,651,938,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,651,938,861.92/534,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,668.17

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