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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,506.44, 813,005.04 and 275,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,506.44, 813,005.04 and 275,447 is: 413,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,506.44 : 813,005.04 = 275,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,506.44/813,005.04 = 275,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,506.44x = 813,005.04 × 275,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,506.44x = 223,939,799,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,939,799,252.88/541,506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,549.65

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