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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,772.24, 729,628.70 and 302,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,772.24, 729,628.70 and 302,374 is: 417,232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,772.24 : 729,628.70 = 302,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,772.24/729,628.70 = 302,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,772.24x = 729,628.70 × 302,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,772.24x = 220,620,748,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,620,748,533.80/528,772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,232.09

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