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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,264.24, 737,301.35 and 292,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,264.24, 737,301.35 and 292,569.76 is: 403,755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,264.24 : 737,301.35 = 292,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,264.24/737,301.35 = 292,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,264.24x = 737,301.35 × 292,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,264.24x = 215,712,079,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,712,079,017.18/534,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,755.41

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