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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,303.45, 737,343.10 and 316,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,303.45, 737,343.10 and 316,524.51 is: 436,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,303.45 : 737,343.10 = 316,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,303.45/737,343.10 = 316,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,303.45x = 737,343.10 × 316,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,303.45x = 233,387,162,638.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,387,162,638.07/534,303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,806.39

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