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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,001.65, 810,002.48 and 372,040.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,001.65, 810,002.48 and 372,040.05 is: 558,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,001.65 : 810,002.48 = 372,040.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,001.65/810,002.48 = 372,040.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,001.65x = 810,002.48 × 372,040.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,001.65x = 301,353,361,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,353,361,299.12/540,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,060.08

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