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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,170.62, 812,035.90 and 392,636.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,170.62, 812,035.90 and 392,636.87 is: 589,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,170.62 : 812,035.90 = 392,636.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,170.62/812,035.90 = 392,636.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,170.62x = 812,035.90 × 392,636.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,170.62x = 318,835,233,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,835,233,579.38/541,170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,158.43

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