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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,161.63, 812,022.53 and 392,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,161.63, 812,022.53 and 392,627.88 is: 589,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,161.63 : 812,022.53 = 392,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,161.63/812,022.53 = 392,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,161.63x = 812,022.53 × 392,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,161.63x = 318,822,682,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,822,682,503.00/541,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,145.03

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