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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,914.13, 861,736.53 and 534,569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,914.13, 861,736.53 and 534,569.16 is: 737,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,914.13 : 861,736.53 = 534,569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,914.13/861,736.53 = 534,569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,914.13x = 861,736.53 × 534,569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,914.13x = 460,657,772,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,657,772,983.42/624,914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,153.72

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