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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,232.76, 737,238.51 and 292,510.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,232.76, 737,238.51 and 292,510.94 is: 403,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,232.76 : 737,238.51 = 292,510.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,232.76/737,238.51 = 292,510.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,232.76x = 737,238.51 × 292,510.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,232.76x = 215,650,328,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,650,328,101.75/534,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,663.62

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