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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,592, 747,293.28 and 350,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,592, 747,293.28 and 350,578.88 is: 483,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,592 : 747,293.28 = 350,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,592/747,293.28 = 350,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,592x = 747,293.28 × 350,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,592x = 261,985,241,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,985,241,133.93/541,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,731.74

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