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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,565.65, 737,718.93 and 292,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,565.65, 737,718.93 and 292,848.15 is: 404,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,565.65 : 737,718.93 = 292,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,565.65/737,718.93 = 292,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,565.65x = 737,718.93 × 292,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,565.65x = 216,039,623,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,039,623,870.48/534,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,140.49

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