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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,151.81, 746,738.63 and 366,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,151.81, 746,738.63 and 366,366.45 is: 505,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,151.81 : 746,738.63 = 366,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,151.81/746,738.63 = 366,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,151.81x = 746,738.63 × 366,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,151.81x = 273,579,985,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,579,985,287.23/541,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,551.27

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