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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,635.88, 737,797.47 and 292,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,635.88, 737,797.47 and 292,927.59 is: 404,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,635.88 : 737,797.47 = 292,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,635.88/737,797.47 = 292,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,635.88x = 737,797.47 × 292,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,635.88x = 216,121,234,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,121,234,795.20/534,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,240.05

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