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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,461.07, 741,316.91 and 365,277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,461.07, 741,316.91 and 365,277.98 is: 503,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,461.07 : 741,316.91 = 365,277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,461.07/741,316.91 = 365,277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,461.07x = 741,316.91 × 365,277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,461.07x = 270,786,737,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,786,737,891.67/537,461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,825.77

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