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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,950.84, 740,994.96 and 295,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,950.84, 740,994.96 and 295,249 is: 407,445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,950.84 : 740,994.96 = 295,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,950.84/740,994.96 = 295,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,950.84x = 740,994.96 × 295,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,950.84x = 218,778,020,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,778,020,945.04/536,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,445.16

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