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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,342.90, 731,889.49 and 300,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,342.90, 731,889.49 and 300,909.74 is: 415,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,342.90 : 731,889.49 = 300,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,342.90/731,889.49 = 300,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,342.90x = 731,889.49 × 300,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,342.90x = 220,232,676,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,232,676,144.63/530,342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,264.68

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