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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,635.99, 737,797.65 and 292,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,635.99, 737,797.65 and 292,927.72 is: 404,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,635.99 : 737,797.65 = 292,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,635.99/737,797.65 = 292,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,635.99x = 737,797.65 × 292,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,635.99x = 216,121,383,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,121,383,435.86/534,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,240.24

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