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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,188.73, 746,747.67 and 347,639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,188.73, 746,747.67 and 347,639.23 is: 479,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,188.73 : 746,747.67 = 347,639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,188.73/746,747.67 = 347,639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,188.73x = 746,747.67 × 347,639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,188.73x = 259,598,785,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,598,785,003.09/541,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,682.54

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