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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,271, 731,652.72 and 300,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,271, 731,652.72 and 300,773.52 is: 414,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,271 : 731,652.72 = 300,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,271/731,652.72 = 300,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,271x = 731,652.72 × 300,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,271x = 220,061,764,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,061,764,011.97/530,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,998.68

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