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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,045, 736,982.82 and 332,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,045, 736,982.82 and 332,841 is: 459,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,045 : 736,982.82 = 332,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,045/736,982.82 = 332,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,045x = 736,982.82 × 332,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,045x = 245,298,098,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,298,098,791.62/534,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,321.03

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