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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,112.78, 739,894.68 and 306,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,112.78, 739,894.68 and 306,691.22 is: 423,267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,112.78 : 739,894.68 = 306,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,112.78/739,894.68 = 306,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,112.78x = 739,894.68 × 306,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,112.78x = 226,919,198,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,919,198,381.24/536,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,267.65

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