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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,624.51, 812,546.12 and 373,225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,624.51, 812,546.12 and 373,225.51 is: 559,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,624.51 : 812,546.12 = 373,225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,624.51/812,546.12 = 373,225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,624.51x = 812,546.12 × 373,225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,624.51x = 303,262,940,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,262,940,035.52/541,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,913.62

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