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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,271.70, 731,791.48 and 300,838.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,271.70, 731,791.48 and 300,838.65 is: 415,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,271.70 : 731,791.48 = 300,838.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,271.70/731,791.48 = 300,838.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,271.70x = 731,791.48 × 300,838.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,271.70x = 220,151,162,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,151,162,228.82/530,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,166.72

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