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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,237.06, 812,484.53 and 316,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,237.06, 812,484.53 and 316,758.60 is: 475,505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,237.06 : 812,484.53 = 316,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,237.06/812,484.53 = 316,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,237.06x = 812,484.53 × 316,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,237.06x = 257,361,462,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,361,462,244.46/541,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,505.99

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