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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,627, 737,785.22 and 292,918.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,627, 737,785.22 and 292,918.74 is: 404,227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,627 : 737,785.22 = 292,918.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,627/737,785.22 = 292,918.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,627x = 737,785.22 × 292,918.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,627x = 216,111,117,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,111,117,033.02/534,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,227.84

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