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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,907.17, 738,247.50 and 331,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,907.17, 738,247.50 and 331,023.76 is: 456,859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,907.17 : 738,247.50 = 331,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,907.17/738,247.50 = 331,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,907.17x = 738,247.50 × 331,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,907.17x = 244,377,461,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,377,461,414.98/534,907.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,859.57

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