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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,241.98, 737,253.75 and 292,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,241.98, 737,253.75 and 292,524.48 is: 403,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,241.98 : 737,253.75 = 292,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,241.98/737,253.75 = 292,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,241.98x = 737,253.75 × 292,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,241.98x = 215,664,769,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,664,769,846.80/534,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,683.68

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