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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,288, 737,317.44 and 307,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,288, 737,317.44 and 307,948.08 is: 424,968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,288 : 737,317.44 = 307,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,288/737,317.44 = 307,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,288x = 737,317.44 × 307,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,288x = 227,055,489,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,055,489,998.52/534,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,968.35

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