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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,419.41, 812,405.78 and 361,627.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,419.41, 812,405.78 and 361,627.37 is: 542,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,419.41 : 812,405.78 = 361,627.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,419.41/812,405.78 = 361,627.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,419.41x = 812,405.78 × 361,627.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,419.41x = 293,788,163,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,788,163,786.06/541,419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,625.84

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