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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,845.75, 812,181.97 and 352,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,845.75, 812,181.97 and 352,441.46 is: 528,280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,845.75 : 812,181.97 = 352,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,845.75/812,181.97 = 352,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,845.75x = 812,181.97 × 352,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,845.75x = 286,246,603,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,246,603,286.32/541,845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,280.61

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