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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,231.94, 746,406.56 and 464,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,231.94, 746,406.56 and 464,727.04 is: 640,899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,231.94 : 746,406.56 = 464,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,231.94/746,406.56 = 464,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,231.94x = 746,406.56 × 464,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,231.94x = 346,875,310,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,875,310,561.18/541,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,899.55

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