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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,190.39, 746,921.95 and 311,703.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,190.39, 746,921.95 and 311,703.55 is: 430,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,190.39 : 746,921.95 = 311,703.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,190.39/746,921.95 = 311,703.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,190.39x = 746,921.95 × 311,703.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,190.39x = 232,818,220,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,818,220,741.36/541,190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,196.52

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