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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,928.68, 812,972.22 and 261,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,928.68, 812,972.22 and 261,215.08 is: 391,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,928.68 : 812,972.22 = 261,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,928.68/812,972.22 = 261,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,928.68x = 812,972.22 × 261,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,928.68x = 212,360,603,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,360,603,485.08/541,928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,860.80

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