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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,630.80, 748,877.32 and 474,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,630.80, 748,877.32 and 474,370 is: 655,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,630.80 : 748,877.32 = 474,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,630.80/748,877.32 = 474,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,630.80x = 748,877.32 × 474,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,630.80x = 355,244,934,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,244,934,288.40/541,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,880.23

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