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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,285.49, 737,286.48 and 292,521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,285.49, 737,286.48 and 292,521.30 is: 403,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,285.49 : 737,286.48 = 292,521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,285.49/737,286.48 = 292,521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,285.49x = 737,286.48 × 292,521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,285.49x = 215,671,999,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,671,999,602.02/534,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,664.34

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