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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,519, 737,614.62 and 319,777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,519, 737,614.62 and 319,777.74 is: 441,280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,519 : 737,614.62 = 319,777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,519/737,614.62 = 319,777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,519x = 737,614.62 × 319,777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,519x = 235,872,736,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,872,736,174.56/534,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,280.36

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