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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,998.14, 737,274.18 and 316,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,998.14, 737,274.18 and 316,276.82 is: 436,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,998.14 : 737,274.18 = 316,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,998.14/737,274.18 = 316,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,998.14x = 737,274.18 × 316,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,998.14x = 233,182,733,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,182,733,382.95/533,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,673.31

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