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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,171.22, 741,310.31 and 295,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,171.22, 741,310.31 and 295,460.14 is: 407,742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,171.22 : 741,310.31 = 295,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,171.22/741,310.31 = 295,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,171.22x = 741,310.31 × 295,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,171.22x = 219,027,649,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,027,649,268.68/537,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,742.71

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