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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,739.01, 747,351.72 and 350,813.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,739.01, 747,351.72 and 350,813.91 is: 483,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,739.01 : 747,351.72 = 350,813.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,739.01/747,351.72 = 350,813.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,739.01x = 747,351.72 × 350,813.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,739.01x = 262,181,379,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,181,379,038.43/541,739.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,962.52

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