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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,377.73, 746,929.51 and 314,979.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,377.73, 746,929.51 and 314,979.49 is: 434,571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,377.73 : 746,929.51 = 314,979.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,377.73/746,929.51 = 314,979.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,377.73x = 746,929.51 × 314,979.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,377.73x = 235,267,476,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,267,476,125.75/541,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,571.77

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