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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,898.40, 811,972.80 and 341,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,898.40, 811,972.80 and 341,860.80 is: 512,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,898.40 : 811,972.80 = 341,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,898.40/811,972.80 = 341,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,898.40x = 811,972.80 × 341,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,898.40x = 277,581,670,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,581,670,986.24/541,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,239.33

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