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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,715.12, 737,907.02 and 292,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,715.12, 737,907.02 and 292,995.72 is: 404,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,715.12 : 737,907.02 = 292,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,715.12/737,907.02 = 292,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,715.12x = 737,907.02 × 292,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,715.12x = 216,203,598,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,203,598,617.95/534,715.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,334.18

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