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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,727.40, 747,335.67 and 350,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,727.40, 747,335.67 and 350,802.30 is: 483,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,727.40 : 747,335.67 = 350,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,727.40/747,335.67 = 350,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,727.40x = 747,335.67 × 350,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,727.40x = 262,167,071,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,167,071,908.04/541,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,946.49

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