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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,967.19, 740,995.75 and 295,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,967.19, 740,995.75 and 295,248.07 is: 407,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,967.19 : 740,995.75 = 295,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,967.19/740,995.75 = 295,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,967.19x = 740,995.75 × 295,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,967.19x = 218,777,562,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,777,562,475.09/536,967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,431.90

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