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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,298.62, 739,485.59 and 342,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,298.62, 739,485.59 and 342,451.44 is: 472,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,298.62 : 739,485.59 = 342,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,298.62/739,485.59 = 342,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,298.62x = 739,485.59 × 342,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,298.62x = 253,237,903,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,237,903,442.49/536,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,195.71

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