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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,723.56, 747,702.93 and 360,443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,723.56, 747,702.93 and 360,443.13 is: 497,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,723.56 : 747,702.93 = 360,443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,723.56/747,702.93 = 360,443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,723.56x = 747,702.93 × 360,443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,723.56x = 269,504,384,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,504,384,399.37/541,723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,494.30

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