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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,967.64, 740,953.98 and 429,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,967.64, 740,953.98 and 429,498.52 is: 592,658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,967.64 : 740,953.98 = 429,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,967.64/740,953.98 = 429,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,967.64x = 740,953.98 × 429,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,967.64x = 318,238,637,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,238,637,798.11/536,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,658.88

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