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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,237, 737,246.72 and 292,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,237, 737,246.72 and 292,519.40 is: 403,676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,237 : 737,246.72 = 292,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,237/737,246.72 = 292,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,237x = 737,246.72 × 292,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,237x = 215,658,968,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,658,968,186.37/534,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,676.59

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