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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,314.05, 737,331.24 and 292,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,314.05, 737,331.24 and 292,592.46 is: 403,765.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,314.05 : 737,331.24 = 292,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,314.05/737,331.24 = 292,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,314.05x = 737,331.24 × 292,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,314.05x = 215,737,561,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,737,561,346.45/534,314.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,765.47

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