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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,855.76, 731,171.40 and 303,515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,855.76, 731,171.40 and 303,515.84 is: 418,834.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,855.76 : 731,171.40 = 303,515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,855.76/731,171.40 = 303,515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,855.76x = 731,171.40 × 303,515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,855.76x = 221,922,101,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,922,101,654.98/529,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,834.93

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