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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,335.24, 740,146.80 and 294,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,335.24, 740,146.80 and 294,620.44 is: 406,578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,335.24 : 740,146.80 = 294,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,335.24/740,146.80 = 294,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,335.24x = 740,146.80 × 294,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,335.24x = 218,062,375,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,062,375,880.59/536,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,578.50

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