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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,209.79, 811,797.94 and 257,104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,209.79, 811,797.94 and 257,104.86 is: 385,649.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,209.79 : 811,797.94 = 257,104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,209.79/811,797.94 = 257,104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,209.79x = 811,797.94 × 257,104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,209.79x = 208,717,195,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,717,195,711.99/541,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,649.34

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