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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,014, 736,941.48 and 295,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,014, 736,941.48 and 295,550 is: 407,860.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,014 : 736,941.48 = 295,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,014/736,941.48 = 295,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,014x = 736,941.48 × 295,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,014x = 217,803,054,414
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,803,054,414/534,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,860.20

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