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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,695.31, 737,879.09 and 292,992.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,695.31, 737,879.09 and 292,992.93 is: 404,330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,695.31 : 737,879.09 = 292,992.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,695.31/737,879.09 = 292,992.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,695.31x = 737,879.09 × 292,992.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,695.31x = 216,193,351,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,193,351,410.47/534,695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,330.00

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