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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,755.98, 740,793.18 and 346,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,755.98, 740,793.18 and 346,323.36 is: 477,971.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,755.98 : 740,793.18 = 346,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,755.98/740,793.18 = 346,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,755.98x = 740,793.18 × 346,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,755.98x = 256,553,983,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,553,983,162.69/536,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,971.36

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