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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,273.41, 740,108.70 and 306,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,273.41, 740,108.70 and 306,785.13 is: 423,392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,273.41 : 740,108.70 = 306,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,273.41/740,108.70 = 306,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,273.41x = 740,108.70 × 306,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,273.41x = 227,054,343,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,054,343,743.63/536,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,392.88

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