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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,247.58, 737,261.55 and 292,530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,247.58, 737,261.55 and 292,530.11 is: 403,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,247.58 : 737,261.55 = 292,530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,247.58/737,261.55 = 292,530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,247.58x = 737,261.55 × 292,530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,247.58x = 215,671,198,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,671,198,633.96/534,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,691.48

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