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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,539.56, 737,632.92 and 292,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,539.56, 737,632.92 and 292,774 is: 404,010.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,539.56 : 737,632.92 = 292,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,539.56/737,632.92 = 292,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,539.56x = 737,632.92 × 292,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,539.56x = 215,959,740,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,959,740,520.08/534,539.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,010.77

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