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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,160.86, 737,182.90 and 304,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,160.86, 737,182.90 and 304,723.20 is: 420,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,160.86 : 737,182.90 = 304,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,160.86/737,182.90 = 304,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,160.86x = 737,182.90 × 304,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,160.86x = 224,636,732,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,636,732,273.28/534,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,541.36

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