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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,623.51, 812,544.62 and 373,224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,623.51, 812,544.62 and 373,224.51 is: 559,912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,623.51 : 812,544.62 = 373,224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,623.51/812,544.62 = 373,224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,623.51x = 812,544.62 × 373,224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,623.51x = 303,261,565,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,261,565,786.51/541,623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,912.12

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