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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,590.59, 740,186.66 and 335,036.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,590.59, 740,186.66 and 335,036.67 is: 462,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,590.59 : 740,186.66 = 335,036.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,590.59/740,186.66 = 335,036.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,590.59x = 740,186.66 × 335,036.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,590.59x = 247,989,672,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,989,672,069.64/536,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,158.07

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