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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,709.11, 737,898.75 and 292,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,709.11, 737,898.75 and 292,989.72 is: 404,325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,709.11 : 737,898.75 = 292,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,709.11/737,898.75 = 292,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,709.11x = 737,898.75 × 292,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,709.11x = 216,196,748,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,196,748,150.85/534,709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,325.91

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