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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,592.09, 740,188.74 and 335,038.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,592.09, 740,188.74 and 335,038.17 is: 462,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,592.09 : 740,188.74 = 335,038.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,592.09/740,188.74 = 335,038.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,592.09x = 740,188.74 × 335,038.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,592.09x = 247,991,480,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,991,480,904.21/536,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,160.15

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