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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,151.89, 738,897.13 and 344,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,151.89, 738,897.13 and 344,497.44 is: 475,655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,151.89 : 738,897.13 = 344,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,151.89/738,897.13 = 344,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,151.89x = 738,897.13 × 344,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,151.89x = 254,548,169,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,548,169,708.35/535,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,655.93

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