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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,516.44, 813,020.04 and 275,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,516.44, 813,020.04 and 275,457 is: 413,564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,516.44 : 813,020.04 = 275,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,516.44/813,020.04 = 275,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,516.44x = 813,020.04 × 275,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,516.44x = 223,952,061,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,952,061,158.28/541,516.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,564.66

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