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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,004.87, 737,283.52 and 316,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,004.87, 737,283.52 and 316,283.55 is: 436,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,004.87 : 737,283.52 = 316,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,004.87/737,283.52 = 316,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,004.87x = 737,283.52 × 316,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,004.87x = 233,190,649,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,190,649,060.76/534,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,682.63

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