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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,098.68, 734,390.82 and 317,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,098.68, 734,390.82 and 317,252.36 is: 437,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,098.68 : 734,390.82 = 317,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,098.68/734,390.82 = 317,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,098.68x = 734,390.82 × 317,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,098.68x = 232,987,220,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,987,220,807.34/532,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,864.68

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