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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,676.32, 741,996 and 295,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,676.32, 741,996 and 295,983.20 is: 408,458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,676.32 : 741,996 = 295,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,676.32/741,996 = 295,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,676.32x = 741,996 × 295,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,676.32x = 219,618,350,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,618,350,467.20/537,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,458.29

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