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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,675.88, 747,511.50 and 312,231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,675.88, 747,511.50 and 312,231.65 is: 430,878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,675.88 : 747,511.50 = 312,231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,675.88/747,511.50 = 312,231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,675.88x = 747,511.50 × 312,231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,675.88x = 233,396,745,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,396,745,301.42/541,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,878.97

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