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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,793.59, 737,921.61 and 305,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,793.59, 737,921.61 and 305,246.07 is: 421,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,793.59 : 737,921.61 = 305,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,793.59/737,921.61 = 305,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,793.59x = 737,921.61 × 305,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,793.59x = 225,247,671,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,247,671,420.57/534,793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,186.18

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