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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,599, 747,233.82 and 350,758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,599, 747,233.82 and 350,758.68 is: 483,935.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,599 : 747,233.82 = 350,758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,599/747,233.82 = 350,758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,599x = 747,233.82 × 350,758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,599x = 262,098,748,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,098,748,354.56/541,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,935.07

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