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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,967.69, 740,996.44 and 295,248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,967.69, 740,996.44 and 295,248.57 is: 407,432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,967.69 : 740,996.44 = 295,248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,967.69/740,996.44 = 295,248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,967.69x = 740,996.44 × 295,248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,967.69x = 218,778,137,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,778,137,808.85/536,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,432.59

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