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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,677.92, 740,307.15 and 335,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,677.92, 740,307.15 and 335,124 is: 462,278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,677.92 : 740,307.15 = 335,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,677.92/740,307.15 = 335,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,677.92x = 740,307.15 × 335,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,677.92x = 248,094,693,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,094,693,336.60/536,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,278.55

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