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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,249.58, 737,264.31 and 292,532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,249.58, 737,264.31 and 292,532.11 is: 403,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,249.58 : 737,264.31 = 292,532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,249.58/737,264.31 = 292,532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,249.58x = 737,264.31 × 292,532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,249.58x = 215,673,484,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,673,484,231.99/534,249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,694.25

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