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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,832.64, 744,270.24 and 369,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,832.64, 744,270.24 and 369,762.88 is: 509,794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,832.64 : 744,270.24 = 369,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,832.64/744,270.24 = 369,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,832.64x = 744,270.24 × 369,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,832.64x = 275,203,507,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,203,507,440.69/539,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,794.12

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