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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,365.20, 747,280.89 and 315,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,365.20, 747,280.89 and 315,010.70 is: 434,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,365.20 : 747,280.89 = 315,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,365.20/747,280.89 = 315,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,365.20x = 747,280.89 × 315,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,365.20x = 235,401,476,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,401,476,255.52/541,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,829.35

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