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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,333.96, 811,631.88 and 274,580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,333.96, 811,631.88 and 274,580.10 is: 411,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,333.96 : 811,631.88 = 274,580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,333.96/811,631.88 = 274,580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,333.96x = 811,631.88 × 274,580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,333.96x = 222,857,962,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,857,962,773.59/541,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,682.95

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