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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,629.49, 737,788.68 and 292,921.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,629.49, 737,788.68 and 292,921.23 is: 404,231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,629.49 : 737,788.68 = 292,921.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,629.49/737,788.68 = 292,921.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,629.49x = 737,788.68 × 292,921.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,629.49x = 216,113,967,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,113,967,625.68/534,629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,231.29

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