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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,030.54, 740,068.32 and 332,299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,030.54, 740,068.32 and 332,299.19 is: 458,787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,030.54 : 740,068.32 = 332,299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,030.54/740,068.32 = 332,299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,030.54x = 740,068.32 × 332,299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,030.54x = 245,924,103,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,924,103,280.66/536,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,787.48

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