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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,666.24, 737,838.90 and 292,963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,666.24, 737,838.90 and 292,963.86 is: 404,289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,666.24 : 737,838.90 = 292,963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,666.24/737,838.90 = 292,963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,666.24x = 737,838.90 × 292,963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,666.24x = 216,160,132,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,160,132,202.15/534,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,289.85

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