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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,206.73, 749,763.08 and 371,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,206.73, 749,763.08 and 371,194.32 is: 512,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,206.73 : 749,763.08 = 371,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,206.73/749,763.08 = 371,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,206.73x = 749,763.08 × 371,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,206.73x = 278,307,796,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,307,796,641.71/543,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,342.32

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