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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,878.37, 813,321.95 and 275,838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,878.37, 813,321.95 and 275,838.03 is: 414,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,878.37 : 813,321.95 = 275,838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,878.37/813,321.95 = 275,838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,878.37x = 813,321.95 × 275,838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,878.37x = 224,345,123,064.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,345,123,064.57/541,878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,013.80

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