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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,291.24, 737,321.90 and 292,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,291.24, 737,321.90 and 292,588.59 is: 403,772.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,291.24 : 737,321.90 = 292,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,291.24/737,321.90 = 292,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,291.24x = 737,321.90 × 292,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,291.24x = 215,731,973,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,731,973,634.18/534,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,772.25

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