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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,929.46, 746,248.10 and 325,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,929.46, 746,248.10 and 325,947.36 is: 449,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,929.46 : 746,248.10 = 325,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,929.46/746,248.10 = 325,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,929.46x = 746,248.10 × 325,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,929.46x = 243,237,598,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,237,598,100.02/540,929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,666.02

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