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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,865.30, 740,802.33 and 332,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,865.30, 740,802.33 and 332,841.87 is: 459,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,865.30 : 740,802.33 = 332,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,865.30/740,802.33 = 332,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,865.30x = 740,802.33 × 332,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,865.30x = 246,570,032,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,570,032,817.56/536,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,277.28

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