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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,778.84, 740,754.90 and 295,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,778.84, 740,754.90 and 295,077 is: 407,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,778.84 : 740,754.90 = 295,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,778.84/740,754.90 = 295,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,778.84x = 740,754.90 × 295,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,778.84x = 218,579,733,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,579,733,627.30/536,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,206.32

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