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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,007.36, 738,287.26 and 320,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,007.36, 738,287.26 and 320,265.83 is: 441,953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,007.36 : 738,287.26 = 320,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,007.36/738,287.26 = 320,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,007.36x = 738,287.26 × 320,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,007.36x = 236,448,183,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,448,183,147.38/535,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,953.14

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