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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,934.97, 746,238.89 and 350,009.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,934.97, 746,238.89 and 350,009.87 is: 482,850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,934.97 : 746,238.89 = 350,009.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,934.97/746,238.89 = 350,009.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,934.97x = 746,238.89 × 350,009.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,934.97x = 261,190,974,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,190,974,021.68/540,934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,850.97

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