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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,427.70, 812,141.55 and 331,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,427.70, 812,141.55 and 331,475.70 is: 497,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,427.70 : 812,141.55 = 331,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,427.70/812,141.55 = 331,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,427.70x = 812,141.55 × 331,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,427.70x = 269,205,188,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,205,188,785.34/541,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,213.55

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