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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,436.92, 808,280.27 and 470,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,436.92, 808,280.27 and 470,597.56 is: 702,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,436.92 : 808,280.27 = 470,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,436.92/808,280.27 = 470,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,436.92x = 808,280.27 × 470,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,436.92x = 380,374,722,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,374,722,858.14/541,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,528.23

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