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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,538.58, 737,674.98 and 305,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,538.58, 737,674.98 and 305,091.24 is: 421,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,538.58 : 737,674.98 = 305,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,538.58/737,674.98 = 305,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,538.58x = 737,674.98 × 305,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,538.58x = 225,058,174,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,058,174,365.18/534,538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,032.61

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