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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,762, 747,383.44 and 350,836.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,762, 747,383.44 and 350,836.96 is: 483,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,762 : 747,383.44 = 350,836.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,762/747,383.44 = 350,836.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,762x = 747,383.44 × 350,836.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,762x = 262,209,734,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,209,734,043.94/541,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,994.33

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