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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,198.36, 737,252.34 and 340,612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,198.36, 737,252.34 and 340,612.94 is: 470,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,198.36 : 737,252.34 = 340,612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,198.36/737,252.34 = 340,612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,198.36x = 737,252.34 × 340,612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,198.36x = 251,117,687,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,117,687,049.28/534,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,083.22

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