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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,244.08, 740,025.76 and 294,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,244.08, 740,025.76 and 294,549 is: 406,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,244.08 : 740,025.76 = 294,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,244.08/740,025.76 = 294,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,244.08x = 740,025.76 × 294,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,244.08x = 217,973,847,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,973,847,582.24/536,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,482.52

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