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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,413.59, 737,495.96 and 319,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,413.59, 737,495.96 and 319,553.66 is: 440,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,413.59 : 737,495.96 = 319,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,413.59/737,495.96 = 319,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,413.59x = 737,495.96 × 319,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,413.59x = 235,669,533,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,669,533,499.19/534,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,987.17

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