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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,011, 731,415.18 and 303,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,011, 731,415.18 and 303,787.72 is: 419,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,011 : 731,415.18 = 303,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,011/731,415.18 = 303,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,011x = 731,415.18 × 303,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,011x = 222,194,949,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,194,949,905.59/530,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,227.05

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