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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,160.16, 737,211.22 and 304,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,160.16, 737,211.22 and 304,664.84 is: 420,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,160.16 : 737,211.22 = 304,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,160.16/737,211.22 = 304,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,160.16x = 737,211.22 × 304,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,160.16x = 224,602,336,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,602,336,704.33/534,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,477.52

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