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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,929.34, 746,231.13 and 350,004.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,929.34, 746,231.13 and 350,004.24 is: 482,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,929.34 : 746,231.13 = 350,004.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,929.34/746,231.13 = 350,004.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,929.34x = 746,231.13 × 350,004.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,929.34x = 261,184,059,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,184,059,519.99/540,929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,843.21

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