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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,291.74, 737,322.59 and 292,589.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,291.74, 737,322.59 and 292,589.09 is: 403,772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,291.74 : 737,322.59 = 292,589.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,291.74/737,322.59 = 292,589.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,291.74x = 737,322.59 × 292,589.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,291.74x = 215,732,544,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732,544,181.60/534,291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,772.94

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