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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,356, 741,555.60 and 298,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,356, 741,555.60 and 298,892 is: 412,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,356 : 741,555.60 = 298,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,356/741,555.60 = 298,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,356x = 741,555.60 × 298,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,356x = 221,645,036,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,645,036,395.20/537,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,473.36

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