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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,998.69, 748,082.43 and 360,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,998.69, 748,082.43 and 360,718.26 is: 497,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,998.69 : 748,082.43 = 360,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,998.69/748,082.43 = 360,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,998.69x = 748,082.43 × 360,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,998.69x = 269,846,992,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,846,992,486.17/541,998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,873.88

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