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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,256.96, 737,242 and 292,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,256.96, 737,242 and 292,542.40 is: 403,690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,256.96 : 737,242 = 292,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,256.96/737,242 = 292,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,256.96x = 737,242 × 292,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,256.96x = 215,674,544,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,674,544,060.80/534,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,690.66

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