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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,375.73, 746,926.75 and 314,977.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,375.73, 746,926.75 and 314,977.49 is: 434,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,375.73 : 746,926.75 = 314,977.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,375.73/746,926.75 = 314,977.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,375.73x = 746,926.75 × 314,977.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,375.73x = 235,265,112,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,265,112,928.86/541,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,569.01

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