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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,244.62, 737,257.77 and 292,542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,244.62, 737,257.77 and 292,542.51 is: 403,708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,244.62 : 737,257.77 = 292,542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,244.62/737,257.77 = 292,542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,244.62x = 737,257.77 × 292,542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,244.62x = 215,679,238,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,679,238,552.80/534,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,708.77

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