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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,611.58, 738,737.19 and 508,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,611.58, 738,737.19 and 508,699.26 is: 702,931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,611.58 : 738,737.19 = 508,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,611.58/738,737.19 = 508,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,611.58x = 738,737.19 × 508,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,611.58x = 375,795,061,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,795,061,887.48/534,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,931.02

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