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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,908.72, 748,199.16 and 338,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,908.72, 748,199.16 and 338,269.68 is: 467,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,908.72 : 748,199.16 = 338,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,908.72/748,199.16 = 338,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,908.72x = 748,199.16 × 338,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,908.72x = 253,093,090,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,093,090,429.47/541,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,040.08

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