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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,763.70, 811,898.21 and 408,497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,763.70, 811,898.21 and 408,497.49 is: 612,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,763.70 : 811,898.21 = 408,497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,763.70/811,898.21 = 408,497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,763.70x = 811,898.21 × 408,497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,763.70x = 331,658,378,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,658,378,878.01/541,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,182.73

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