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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,057.16, 731,498.10 and 303,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,057.16, 731,498.10 and 303,746.44 is: 419,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,057.16 : 731,498.10 = 303,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,057.16/731,498.10 = 303,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,057.16x = 731,498.10 × 303,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,057.16x = 222,189,943,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,189,943,741.76/530,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,181.10

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