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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,265.24, 737,302.72 and 292,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,265.24, 737,302.72 and 292,570.76 is: 403,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,265.24 : 737,302.72 = 292,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,265.24/737,302.72 = 292,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,265.24x = 737,302.72 × 292,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,265.24x = 215,713,217,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,713,217,140.47/534,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,756.79

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