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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,421, 737,486.42 and 304,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,421, 737,486.42 and 304,974.12 is: 420,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,421 : 737,486.42 = 304,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,421/737,486.42 = 304,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,421x = 737,486.42 × 304,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,421x = 224,914,271,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,914,271,951.45/534,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,855.98

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