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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,361.10, 812,041.65 and 389,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,361.10, 812,041.65 and 389,145.90 is: 583,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,361.10 : 812,041.65 = 389,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,361.10/812,041.65 = 389,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,361.10x = 812,041.65 × 389,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,361.10x = 316,002,678,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,002,678,726.74/541,361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,718.85

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