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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,745.65, 812,845.29 and 237,983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,745.65, 812,845.29 and 237,983.13 is: 357,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,745.65 : 812,845.29 = 237,983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,745.65/812,845.29 = 237,983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,745.65x = 812,845.29 × 237,983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,745.65x = 193,443,467,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,443,467,212.39/541,745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,074.33

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