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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,247.62, 737,261.91 and 292,545.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,247.62, 737,261.91 and 292,545.51 is: 403,712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,247.62 : 737,261.91 = 292,545.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,247.62/737,261.91 = 292,545.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,247.62x = 737,261.91 × 292,545.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,247.62x = 215,682,661,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,682,661,464.52/534,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,712.91

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