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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,003.72, 737,137.71 and 350,312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,003.72, 737,137.71 and 350,312.33 is: 483,570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,003.72 : 737,137.71 = 350,312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,003.72/737,137.71 = 350,312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,003.72x = 737,137.71 × 350,312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,003.72x = 258,228,425,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,228,425,035.28/534,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,570.46

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