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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,489, 747,151.14 and 350,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,489, 747,151.14 and 350,475.88 is: 483,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,489 : 747,151.14 = 350,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,489/747,151.14 = 350,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,489x = 747,151.14 × 350,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,489x = 261,858,453,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,858,453,284.50/541,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,589.61

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