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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,886.83, 740,900.72 and 304,357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,886.83, 740,900.72 and 304,357.65 is: 420,011.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,886.83 : 740,900.72 = 304,357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,886.83/740,900.72 = 304,357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,886.83x = 740,900.72 × 304,357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,886.83x = 225,498,802,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,498,802,022.51/536,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,011.80

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