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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,413.73, 737,483.58 and 292,696.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,413.73, 737,483.58 and 292,696.23 is: 403,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,413.73 : 737,483.58 = 292,696.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,413.73/737,483.58 = 292,696.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,413.73x = 737,483.58 × 292,696.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,413.73x = 215,858,663,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,858,663,552.90/534,413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,916.76

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