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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,587.83, 740,182.88 and 335,033.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,587.83, 740,182.88 and 335,033.91 is: 462,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,587.83 : 740,182.88 = 335,033.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,587.83/740,182.88 = 335,033.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,587.83x = 740,182.88 × 335,033.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,587.83x = 247,986,362,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,986,362,726.29/536,587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,154.28

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