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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,882, 809,527.32 and 350,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,882, 809,527.32 and 350,785.60 is: 524,044.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,882 : 809,527.32 = 350,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,882/809,527.32 = 350,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,882x = 809,527.32 × 350,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,882x = 283,970,526,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,970,526,662.59/541,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,044.95

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