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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,158.22, 746,747.49 and 366,372.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,158.22, 746,747.49 and 366,372.89 is: 505,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,158.22 : 746,747.49 = 366,372.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,158.22/746,747.49 = 366,372.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,158.22x = 746,747.49 × 366,372.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,158.22x = 273,588,036,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,588,036,011.55/541,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,560.16

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