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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,676.23, 740,304.82 and 335,122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,676.23, 740,304.82 and 335,122.31 is: 462,276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,676.23 : 740,304.82 = 335,122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,676.23/740,304.82 = 335,122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,676.23x = 740,304.82 × 335,122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,676.23x = 248,092,661,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,092,661,767.14/536,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,276.22

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