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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,179.23, 734,294.88 and 338,516.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,179.23, 734,294.88 and 338,516.42 is: 467,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,179.23 : 734,294.88 = 338,516.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,179.23/734,294.88 = 338,516.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,179.23x = 734,294.88 × 338,516.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,179.23x = 248,570,870,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,570,870,330.46/532,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,081.12

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