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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,891.76, 743,670.33 and 309,464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,891.76, 743,670.33 and 309,464.06 is: 427,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,891.76 : 743,670.33 = 309,464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,891.76/743,670.33 = 309,464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,891.76x = 743,670.33 × 309,464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,891.76x = 230,139,239,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,139,239,623.34/538,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,060.23

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