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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,372.48, 746,922.27 and 314,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,372.48, 746,922.27 and 314,974.24 is: 434,564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,372.48 : 746,922.27 = 314,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,372.48/746,922.27 = 314,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,372.48x = 746,922.27 × 314,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,372.48x = 235,261,274,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,261,274,332.33/541,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,564.52

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