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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,541.56, 737,635.68 and 292,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,541.56, 737,635.68 and 292,776 is: 404,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,541.56 : 737,635.68 = 292,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,541.56/737,635.68 = 292,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,541.56x = 737,635.68 × 292,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,541.56x = 215,962,023,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,962,023,847.68/534,541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,013.53

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