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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,280.46, 737,309.39 and 292,564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,280.46, 737,309.39 and 292,564.71 is: 403,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,280.46 : 737,309.39 = 292,564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,280.46/737,309.39 = 292,564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,280.46x = 737,309.39 × 292,564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,280.46x = 215,710,706,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,710,706,402.80/534,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,740.59

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