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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,291.49, 737,322.24 and 292,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,291.49, 737,322.24 and 292,588.84 is: 403,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,291.49 : 737,322.24 = 292,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,291.49/737,322.24 = 292,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,291.49x = 737,322.24 × 292,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,291.49x = 215,732,258,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732,258,907.80/534,291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,772.59

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