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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,762.56, 737,940.28 and 292,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,762.56, 737,940.28 and 292,997 is: 404,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,762.56 : 737,940.28 = 292,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,762.56/737,940.28 = 292,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,762.56x = 737,940.28 × 292,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,762.56x = 216,214,288,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,214,288,219.16/534,762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,318.30

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