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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,247.12, 737,261.22 and 292,545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,247.12, 737,261.22 and 292,545.01 is: 403,712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,247.12 : 737,261.22 = 292,545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,247.12/737,261.22 = 292,545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,247.12x = 737,261.22 × 292,545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,247.12x = 215,682,090,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,682,090,977.51/534,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,712.22

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