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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,483.40, 737,649.32 and 308,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,483.40, 737,649.32 and 308,137 is: 425,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,483.40 : 737,649.32 = 308,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,483.40/737,649.32 = 308,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,483.40x = 737,649.32 × 308,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,483.40x = 227,297,048,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,297,048,516.84/534,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,264.94

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