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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,014.71, 740,895.86 and 332,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,014.71, 740,895.86 and 332,992.22 is: 459,414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,014.71 : 740,895.86 = 332,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,014.71/740,895.86 = 332,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,014.71x = 740,895.86 × 332,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,014.71x = 246,712,554,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,712,554,338.21/537,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,414.89

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