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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,048.54, 731,486.50 and 303,737.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,048.54, 731,486.50 and 303,737.78 is: 419,169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,048.54 : 731,486.50 = 303,737.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,048.54/731,486.50 = 303,737.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,048.54x = 731,486.50 × 303,737.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,048.54x = 222,180,085,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,180,085,609.97/530,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,169.32

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