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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,341.21, 737,393.22 and 292,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,341.21, 737,393.22 and 292,625.46 is: 403,824.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,341.21 : 737,393.22 = 292,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,341.21/737,393.22 = 292,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,341.21x = 737,393.22 × 292,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,341.21x = 215,780,030,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,780,030,203.38/534,341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,824.43

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