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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,607.76, 740,079.24 and 332,516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,607.76, 740,079.24 and 332,516.92 is: 458,601.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,607.76 : 740,079.24 = 332,516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,607.76/740,079.24 = 332,516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,607.76x = 740,079.24 × 332,516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,607.76x = 246,088,869,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,088,869,440.74/536,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,601.03

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