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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,362.32, 812,039 and 423,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,362.32, 812,039 and 423,133.04 is: 634,696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,362.32 : 812,039 = 423,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,362.32/812,039 = 423,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,362.32x = 812,039 × 423,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,362.32x = 343,600,530,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,600,530,668.56/541,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,696.06

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