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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,766.80, 737,966.34 and 293,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,766.80, 737,966.34 and 293,044.08 is: 404,394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,766.80 : 737,966.34 = 293,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,766.80/737,966.34 = 293,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,766.80x = 737,966.34 × 293,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,766.80x = 216,256,667,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,256,667,176.27/534,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,394.34

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