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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,464.74, 740,320.73 and 294,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,464.74, 740,320.73 and 294,746.72 is: 406,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,464.74 : 740,320.73 = 294,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,464.74/740,320.73 = 294,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,464.74x = 740,320.73 × 294,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,464.74x = 218,207,102,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,207,102,845.47/536,464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,750.13

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