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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,238.63, 737,249.48 and 292,536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,238.63, 737,249.48 and 292,536.51 is: 403,700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,238.63 : 737,249.48 = 292,536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,238.63/737,249.48 = 292,536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,238.63x = 737,249.48 × 292,536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,238.63x = 215,672,392,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,672,392,129.33/534,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,700.48

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