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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,780.36, 732,543.90 and 304,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,780.36, 732,543.90 and 304,421 is: 420,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,780.36 : 732,543.90 = 304,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,780.36/732,543.90 = 304,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,780.36x = 732,543.90 × 304,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,780.36x = 223,001,746,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,001,746,581.90/530,780.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,139.41

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