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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,750.86, 747,244.86 and 371,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,750.86, 747,244.86 and 371,689.74 is: 512,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,750.86 : 747,244.86 = 371,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,750.86/747,244.86 = 371,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,750.86x = 747,244.86 × 371,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,750.86x = 277,743,247,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,743,247,729.74/541,750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,677.08

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