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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,972.97, 738,338.22 and 331,089.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,972.97, 738,338.22 and 331,089.49 is: 456,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,972.97 : 738,338.22 = 331,089.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,972.97/738,338.22 = 331,089.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,972.97x = 738,338.22 × 331,089.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,972.97x = 244,456,024,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,456,024,707.31/534,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,950.24

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