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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,124, 737,091.12 and 295,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,124, 737,091.12 and 295,660 is: 408,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,124 : 737,091.12 = 295,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,124/737,091.12 = 295,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,124x = 737,091.12 × 295,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,124x = 217,928,360,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,928,360,539.20/534,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,010.80

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