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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,266.25, 737,304.11 and 292,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,266.25, 737,304.11 and 292,571.76 is: 403,758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,266.25 : 737,304.11 = 292,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,266.25/737,304.11 = 292,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,266.25x = 737,304.11 × 292,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,266.25x = 215,714,359,655.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,714,359,655.08/534,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,758.16

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