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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,682, 743,347.76 and 296,952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,682, 743,347.76 and 296,952.08 is: 409,775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,682 : 743,347.76 = 296,952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,682/743,347.76 = 296,952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,682x = 743,347.76 × 296,952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,682x = 220,738,663,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,738,663,495.34/538,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,775.46

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