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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,255.04, 741,413.71 and 295,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,255.04, 741,413.71 and 295,556 is: 407,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,255.04 : 741,413.71 = 295,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,255.04/741,413.71 = 295,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,255.04x = 741,413.71 × 295,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,255.04x = 219,129,270,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,129,270,472.76/537,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,868.25

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