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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,366.34, 746,589.15 and 464,859.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,366.34, 746,589.15 and 464,859.41 is: 641,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,366.34 : 746,589.15 = 464,859.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,366.34/746,589.15 = 464,859.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,366.34x = 746,589.15 × 464,859.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,366.34x = 347,058,991,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,058,991,781.40/541,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,079.74

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