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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,143.96, 737,211.84 and 316,475.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,143.96, 737,211.84 and 316,475.19 is: 436,790.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,143.96 : 737,211.84 = 316,475.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,143.96/737,211.84 = 316,475.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,143.96x = 737,211.84 × 316,475.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,143.96x = 233,309,257,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,309,257,727.64/534,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,790.97

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