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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,312.32, 737,351.38 and 292,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,312.32, 737,351.38 and 292,594.96 is: 403,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,312.32 : 737,351.38 = 292,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,312.32/737,351.38 = 292,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,312.32x = 737,351.38 × 292,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,312.32x = 215,745,295,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,745,295,927.75/534,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,781.25

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