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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,571.55, 737,708.64 and 319,711.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,571.55, 737,708.64 and 319,711.62 is: 441,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,571.55 : 737,708.64 = 319,711.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,571.55/737,708.64 = 319,711.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,571.55x = 737,708.64 × 319,711.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,571.55x = 235,854,024,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,854,024,382.40/534,571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,201.98

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