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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,991.14, 734,257.02 and 325,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,991.14, 734,257.02 and 325,294.86 is: 448,973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,991.14 : 734,257.02 = 325,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,991.14/734,257.02 = 325,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,991.14x = 734,257.02 × 325,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,991.14x = 238,850,034,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,850,034,524.92/531,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,973.71

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