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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,763, 747,384.82 and 350,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,763, 747,384.82 and 350,837.96 is: 483,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,763 : 747,384.82 = 350,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,763/747,384.82 = 350,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,763x = 747,384.82 × 350,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,763x = 262,210,965,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,210,965,583.77/541,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,995.71

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