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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,588.33, 740,183.57 and 335,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,588.33, 740,183.57 and 335,034.41 is: 462,154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,588.33 : 740,183.57 = 335,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,588.33/740,183.57 = 335,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,588.33x = 740,183.57 × 335,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,588.33x = 247,986,963,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,986,963,991.47/536,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,154.97

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