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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,971.02, 741,022.77 and 295,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,971.02, 741,022.77 and 295,269.24 is: 407,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,971.02 : 741,022.77 = 295,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,971.02/741,022.77 = 295,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,971.02x = 741,022.77 × 295,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,971.02x = 218,801,230,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,801,230,120.60/536,971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,473.07

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