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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,913.28, 812,895.84 and 261,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,913.28, 812,895.84 and 261,666.24 is: 392,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,913.28 : 812,895.84 = 261,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,913.28/812,895.84 = 261,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,913.28x = 812,895.84 × 261,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,913.28x = 212,707,397,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,707,397,964.44/541,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,511.88

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