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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,111.68, 734,408.76 and 317,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,111.68, 734,408.76 and 317,265.36 is: 437,882.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,111.68 : 734,408.76 = 317,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,111.68/734,408.76 = 317,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,111.68x = 734,408.76 × 317,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,111.68x = 233,002,459,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,002,459,628.55/532,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,882.63

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