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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,760.16, 812,329.12 and 288,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,760.16, 812,329.12 and 288,729.12 is: 432,927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,760.16 : 812,329.12 = 288,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,760.16/812,329.12 = 288,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,760.16x = 812,329.12 × 288,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,760.16x = 234,543,071,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,543,071,967.97/541,760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,927.87

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