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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,437.92, 808,281.76 and 470,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,437.92, 808,281.76 and 470,598.56 is: 702,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,437.92 : 808,281.76 = 470,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,437.92/808,281.76 = 470,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,437.92x = 808,281.76 × 470,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,437.92x = 380,376,232,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,376,232,330.27/541,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,529.72

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