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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,597, 747,231.06 and 350,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,597, 747,231.06 and 350,756.68 is: 483,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,597 : 747,231.06 = 350,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,597/747,231.06 = 350,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,597x = 747,231.06 × 350,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,597x = 262,096,285,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,096,285,798.48/541,597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,932.31

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