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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,213.06, 747,024.15 and 314,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,213.06, 747,024.15 and 314,902.30 is: 434,652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,213.06 : 747,024.15 = 314,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,213.06/747,024.15 = 314,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,213.06x = 747,024.15 × 314,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,213.06x = 235,239,622,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,239,622,990.55/541,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,652.52

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