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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,867.55, 740,848.68 and 295,103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,867.55, 740,848.68 and 295,103.61 is: 407,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,867.55 : 740,848.68 = 295,103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,867.55/740,848.68 = 295,103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,867.55x = 740,848.68 × 295,103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,867.55x = 218,627,119,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,627,119,931.74/536,867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,227.29

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