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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,524.24, 732,041.22 and 304,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,524.24, 732,041.22 and 304,126 is: 419,646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,524.24 : 732,041.22 = 304,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,524.24/732,041.22 = 304,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,524.24x = 732,041.22 × 304,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,524.24x = 222,632,768,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,632,768,073.72/530,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,646.74

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