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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,801.74, 737,906.64 and 305,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,801.74, 737,906.64 and 305,285.72 is: 421,225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,801.74 : 737,906.64 = 305,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,801.74/737,906.64 = 305,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,801.74x = 737,906.64 × 305,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,801.74x = 225,272,359,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,272,359,885.18/534,801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,225.93

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