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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,541.20, 812,088.24 and 204,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,541.20, 812,088.24 and 204,524.50 is: 306,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,541.20 : 812,088.24 = 204,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,541.20/812,088.24 = 204,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,541.20x = 812,088.24 × 204,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,541.20x = 166,091,941,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,091,941,241.88/541,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,702.32

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