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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,885.64, 747,093.21 and 466,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,885.64, 747,093.21 and 466,217.52 is: 642,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,885.64 : 747,093.21 = 466,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,885.64/747,093.21 = 466,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,885.64x = 747,093.21 × 466,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,885.64x = 348,307,943,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,307,943,575.04/541,885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,770.21

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