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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,676.39, 740,305.03 and 335,122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,676.39, 740,305.03 and 335,122.47 is: 462,276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,676.39 : 740,305.03 = 335,122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,676.39/740,305.03 = 335,122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,676.39x = 740,305.03 × 335,122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,676.39x = 248,092,850,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,092,850,207.02/536,676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,276.44

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