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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,014.35, 811,745.09 and 237,251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,014.35, 811,745.09 and 237,251.33 is: 355,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,014.35 : 811,745.09 = 237,251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,014.35/811,745.09 = 237,251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,014.35x = 811,745.09 × 237,251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,014.35x = 192,587,602,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,587,602,223.47/541,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,975.04

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