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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,680.17, 740,310.26 and 335,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,680.17, 740,310.26 and 335,126.25 is: 462,281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,680.17 : 740,310.26 = 335,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,680.17/740,310.26 = 335,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,680.17x = 740,310.26 × 335,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,680.17x = 248,097,399,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,097,399,594.69/536,680.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,281.66

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