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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,927.72, 747,372.90 and 350,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,927.72, 747,372.90 and 350,741.80 is: 483,708.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,927.72 : 747,372.90 = 350,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,927.72/747,372.90 = 350,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,927.72x = 747,372.90 × 350,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,927.72x = 262,134,916,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,134,916,217.22/541,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,708.26

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