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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,835.37, 737,647.66 and 454,528.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,835.37, 737,647.66 and 454,528.73 is: 626,888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,835.37 : 737,647.66 = 454,528.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,835.37/737,647.66 = 454,528.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,835.37x = 737,647.66 × 454,528.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,835.37x = 335,282,056,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,282,056,499.55/534,835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,888.34

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