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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,264.97, 740,051.69 and 294,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,264.97, 740,051.69 and 294,553.14 is: 406,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,264.97 : 740,051.69 = 294,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,264.97/740,051.69 = 294,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,264.97x = 740,051.69 × 294,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,264.97x = 217,984,547,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,984,547,579.04/536,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,486.64

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