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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,653.55, 734,870.91 and 314,816.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,653.55, 734,870.91 and 314,816.51 is: 434,333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,653.55 : 734,870.91 = 314,816.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,653.55/734,870.91 = 314,816.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,653.55x = 734,870.91 × 314,816.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,653.55x = 231,349,491,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,349,491,414.55/532,653.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,333.89

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