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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,462.16, 811,305.48 and 383,406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,462.16, 811,305.48 and 383,406.86 is: 574,481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,462.16 : 811,305.48 = 383,406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,462.16/811,305.48 = 383,406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,462.16x = 811,305.48 × 383,406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,462.16x = 311,060,086,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,060,086,587.59/541,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,481.67

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