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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,204.34, 746,368.48 and 464,699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,204.34, 746,368.48 and 464,699.44 is: 640,861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,204.34 : 746,368.48 = 464,699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,204.34/746,368.48 = 464,699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,204.34x = 746,368.48 × 464,699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,204.34x = 346,837,014,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,837,014,689.65/541,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,861.48

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