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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,718, 736,553.88 and 295,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,718, 736,553.88 and 295,254 is: 407,463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,718 : 736,553.88 = 295,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,718/736,553.88 = 295,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,718x = 736,553.88 × 295,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,718x = 217,470,479,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,470,479,285.52/533,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,463.27

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