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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,934.86, 738,285.71 and 331,051.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,934.86, 738,285.71 and 331,051.43 is: 456,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,934.86 : 738,285.71 = 331,051.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,934.86/738,285.71 = 331,051.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,934.86x = 738,285.71 × 331,051.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,934.86x = 244,410,534,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,410,534,697.38/534,934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,897.75

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