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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,162.98, 737,185.85 and 304,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,162.98, 737,185.85 and 304,725.32 is: 420,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,162.98 : 737,185.85 = 304,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,162.98/737,185.85 = 304,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,162.98x = 737,185.85 × 304,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,162.98x = 224,639,194,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,639,194,040.72/534,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,544.30

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