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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,406.02, 738,736.41 and 320,464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,406.02, 738,736.41 and 320,464.42 is: 442,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,406.02 : 738,736.41 = 320,464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,406.02/738,736.41 = 320,464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,406.02x = 738,736.41 × 320,464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,406.02x = 236,738,735,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,738,735,163.53/535,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,166.74

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