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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,592.59, 740,189.41 and 335,038.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,592.59, 740,189.41 and 335,038.67 is: 462,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,592.59 : 740,189.41 = 335,038.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,592.59/740,189.41 = 335,038.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,592.59x = 740,189.41 × 335,038.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,592.59x = 247,992,075,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,992,075,474.49/536,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,160.83

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