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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,174.62, 811,521.97 and 288,408.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,174.62, 811,521.97 and 288,408.00 is: 432,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,174.62 : 811,521.97 = 288,408.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,174.62/811,521.97 = 288,408.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,174.62x = 811,521.97 × 288,408.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,174.62x = 234,049,427,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,049,427,703.43/541,174.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,484.11

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