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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,950.84, 747,889.74 and 312,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,950.84, 747,889.74 and 312,507 is: 431,258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,950.84 : 747,889.74 = 312,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,950.84/747,889.74 = 312,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,950.84x = 747,889.74 × 312,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,950.84x = 233,720,778,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,720,778,978.18/541,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,258.27

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