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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,457.32, 741,311.73 and 365,274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,457.32, 741,311.73 and 365,274.23 is: 503,820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,457.32 : 741,311.73 = 365,274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,457.32/741,311.73 = 365,274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,457.32x = 741,311.73 × 365,274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,457.32x = 270,782,067,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,782,067,659.16/537,457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,820.60

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