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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,357.48, 747,149.70 and 315,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,357.48, 747,149.70 and 315,075.88 is: 434,849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,357.48 : 747,149.70 = 315,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,357.48/747,149.70 = 315,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,357.48x = 747,149.70 × 315,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,357.48x = 235,408,849,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,408,849,219.24/541,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,849.17

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