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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,292.12, 737,323.10 and 292,589.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,292.12, 737,323.10 and 292,589.47 is: 403,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,292.12 : 737,323.10 = 292,589.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,292.12/737,323.10 = 292,589.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,292.12x = 737,323.10 × 292,589.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,292.12x = 215,732,972,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732,972,092.62/534,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,773.45

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