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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,240.36, 737,310.24 and 340,654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,240.36, 737,310.24 and 340,654.68 is: 470,140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,240.36 : 737,310.24 = 340,654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,240.36/737,310.24 = 340,654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,240.36x = 737,310.24 × 340,654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,240.36x = 251,168,183,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,168,183,867.92/534,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,140.79

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