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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,009.60, 811,514.40 and 203,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,009.60, 811,514.40 and 203,998.40 is: 305,997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,009.60 : 811,514.40 = 203,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,009.60/811,514.40 = 203,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,009.60x = 811,514.40 × 203,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,009.60x = 165,547,639,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,547,639,176.96/541,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,997.60

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