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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,162.61, 737,185.32 and 304,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,162.61, 737,185.32 and 304,724.96 is: 420,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,162.61 : 737,185.32 = 304,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,162.61/737,185.32 = 304,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,162.61x = 737,185.32 × 304,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,162.61x = 224,638,761,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,638,761,940.04/534,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,543.78

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