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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,814.84, 740,804.22 and 295,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,814.84, 740,804.22 and 295,113 is: 407,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,814.84 : 740,804.22 = 295,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,814.84/740,804.22 = 295,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,814.84x = 740,804.22 × 295,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,814.84x = 218,620,955,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,620,955,776.86/536,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,255.80

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