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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,314.55, 737,331.93 and 292,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,314.55, 737,331.93 and 292,592.96 is: 403,766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,314.55 : 737,331.93 = 292,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,314.55/737,331.93 = 292,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,314.55x = 737,331.93 × 292,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,314.55x = 215,738,131,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,738,131,901.21/534,314.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,766.16

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