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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,009.97, 811,738.50 and 237,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,009.97, 811,738.50 and 237,246.94 is: 355,968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,009.97 : 811,738.50 = 237,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,009.97/811,738.50 = 237,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,009.97x = 811,738.50 × 237,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,009.97x = 192,582,476,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,582,476,694.11/541,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,968.45

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