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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,038.69, 731,329.76 and 309,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,038.69, 731,329.76 and 309,241.60 is: 426,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,038.69 : 731,329.76 = 309,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,038.69/731,329.76 = 309,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,038.69x = 731,329.76 × 309,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,038.69x = 226,157,584,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,157,584,054.80/530,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,681.28

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