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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,443.62, 738,905.29 and 305,998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,443.62, 738,905.29 and 305,998.27 is: 422,273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,443.62 : 738,905.29 = 305,998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,443.62/738,905.29 = 305,998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,443.62x = 738,905.29 × 305,998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,443.62x = 226,103,737,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,103,737,821.59/535,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,273.67

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