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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,016.36, 811,748.10 and 237,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,016.36, 811,748.10 and 237,253.34 is: 355,978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,016.36 : 811,748.10 = 237,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,016.36/811,748.10 = 237,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,016.36x = 811,748.10 × 237,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,016.36x = 192,589,947,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,589,947,963.65/541,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,978.05

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