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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,332, 740,142.90 and 294,619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,332, 740,142.90 and 294,619.48 is: 406,577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,332 : 740,142.90 = 294,619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,332/740,142.90 = 294,619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,332x = 740,142.90 × 294,619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,332x = 218,060,516,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,060,516,323.69/536,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,577.49

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