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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,248.12, 737,262.60 and 292,546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,248.12, 737,262.60 and 292,546.02 is: 403,713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,248.12 : 737,262.60 = 292,546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,248.12/737,262.60 = 292,546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,248.12x = 737,262.60 × 292,546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,248.12x = 215,683,239,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,683,239,324.85/534,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,713.61

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