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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,544.62, 737,672.45 and 292,821.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,544.62, 737,672.45 and 292,821.89 is: 404,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,544.62 : 737,672.45 = 292,821.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,544.62/737,672.45 = 292,821.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,544.62x = 737,672.45 × 292,821.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,544.62x = 216,006,635,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,006,635,857.46/534,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,094.68

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