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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,802.22, 740,778.24 and 295,079.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,802.22, 740,778.24 and 295,079.59 is: 407,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,802.22 : 740,778.24 = 295,079.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,802.22/740,778.24 = 295,079.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,802.22x = 740,778.24 × 295,079.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,802.22x = 218,588,539,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,588,539,340.12/536,802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,204.98

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