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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,239.96, 737,271 and 304,834.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,239.96, 737,271 and 304,834.59 is: 420,683.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,239.96 : 737,271 = 304,834.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,239.96/737,271 = 304,834.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,239.96x = 737,271 × 304,834.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,239.96x = 224,745,703,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,745,703,003.89/534,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,683.07

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