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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,373.73, 746,924.00 and 314,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,373.73, 746,924.00 and 314,975.49 is: 434,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,373.73 : 746,924.00 = 314,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,373.73/746,924.00 = 314,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,373.73x = 746,924.00 × 314,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,373.73x = 235,262,751,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,262,751,317.88/541,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,566.25

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