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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,298.69, 737,676.35 and 476,838.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,298.69, 737,676.35 and 476,838.91 is: 658,344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,298.69 : 737,676.35 = 476,838.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,298.69/737,676.35 = 476,838.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,298.69x = 737,676.35 × 476,838.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,298.69x = 351,752,786,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,752,786,666.78/534,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,344.84

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