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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,054, 737,076.96 and 304,611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,054, 737,076.96 and 304,611.78 is: 420,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,054 : 737,076.96 = 304,611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,054/737,076.96 = 304,611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,054x = 737,076.96 × 304,611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,054x = 224,522,324,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,522,324,782.59/534,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,411.28

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