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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,275.97, 740,066.19 and 291,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,275.97, 740,066.19 and 291,265.52 is: 401,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,275.97 : 740,066.19 = 291,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,275.97/740,066.19 = 291,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,275.97x = 740,066.19 × 291,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,275.97x = 215,555,758,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,555,758,872.19/536,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,949.31

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