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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,127.82, 738,975.99 and 344,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,127.82, 738,975.99 and 344,472.06 is: 475,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,127.82 : 738,975.99 = 344,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,127.82/738,975.99 = 344,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,127.82x = 738,975.99 × 344,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,127.82x = 254,556,581,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,556,581,565.84/535,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,693.04

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