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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,932.72, 746,235.79 and 350,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,932.72, 746,235.79 and 350,007.62 is: 482,847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,932.72 : 746,235.79 = 350,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,932.72/746,235.79 = 350,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,932.72x = 746,235.79 × 350,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,932.72x = 261,188,208,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,188,208,210.52/540,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,847.87

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