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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,627.99, 737,786.61 and 292,919.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,627.99, 737,786.61 and 292,919.72 is: 404,229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,627.99 : 737,786.61 = 292,919.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,627.99/737,786.61 = 292,919.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,627.99x = 737,786.61 × 292,919.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,627.99x = 216,112,243,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,112,243,532.02/534,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,229.20

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