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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,946.84, 740,989.44 and 295,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,946.84, 740,989.44 and 295,245 is: 407,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,946.84 : 740,989.44 = 295,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,946.84/740,989.44 = 295,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,946.84x = 740,989.44 × 295,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,946.84x = 218,773,427,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,773,427,212.80/536,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,439.64

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