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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,814.16, 747,541.80 and 350,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,814.16, 747,541.80 and 350,524.56 is: 483,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,814.16 : 747,541.80 = 350,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,814.16/747,541.80 = 350,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,814.16x = 747,541.80 × 350,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,814.16x = 262,031,760,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,031,760,526.61/541,814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,619.26

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