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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,388.60, 741,092.82 and 333,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,388.60, 741,092.82 and 333,472.60 is: 459,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,388.60 : 741,092.82 = 333,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,388.60/741,092.82 = 333,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,388.60x = 741,092.82 × 333,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,388.60x = 247,134,149,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,134,149,526.73/537,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,879.78

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