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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,758.72, 747,996.48 and 337,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,758.72, 747,996.48 and 337,889.28 is: 466,517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,758.72 : 747,996.48 = 337,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,758.72/747,996.48 = 337,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,758.72x = 747,996.48 × 337,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,758.72x = 252,739,992,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,739,992,069.73/541,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,517.63

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