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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,179.06, 741,307.48 and 295,480.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,179.06, 741,307.48 and 295,480.02 is: 407,762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,179.06 : 741,307.48 = 295,480.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,179.06/741,307.48 = 295,480.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,179.06x = 741,307.48 × 295,480.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,179.06x = 219,041,546,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,041,546,887.90/537,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,762.63

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