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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,849.78, 731,211.89 and 303,539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,849.78, 731,211.89 and 303,539.02 is: 418,894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,849.78 : 731,211.89 = 303,539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,849.78/731,211.89 = 303,539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,849.78x = 731,211.89 × 303,539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,849.78x = 221,951,340,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,951,340,502.95/529,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,894.84

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