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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,966.64, 740,952.60 and 429,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,966.64, 740,952.60 and 429,497.52 is: 592,657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,966.64 : 740,952.60 = 429,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,966.64/740,952.60 = 429,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,966.64x = 740,952.60 × 429,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,966.64x = 318,237,304,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,237,304,137.55/536,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,657.50

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