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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,248.33, 737,262.60 and 292,530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,248.33, 737,262.60 and 292,530.86 is: 403,692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,248.33 : 737,262.60 = 292,530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,248.33/737,262.60 = 292,530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,248.33x = 737,262.60 × 292,530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,248.33x = 215,672,058,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,672,058,737.52/534,248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,692.53

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