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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,863.36, 813,294 and 275,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,863.36, 813,294 and 275,814 is: 413,974.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,863.36 : 813,294 = 275,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,863.36/813,294 = 275,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,863.36x = 813,294 × 275,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,863.36x = 224,317,871,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,317,871,316/541,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,974.98

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