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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,934.68, 812,981.22 and 261,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,934.68, 812,981.22 and 261,221.08 is: 391,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,934.68 : 812,981.22 = 261,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,934.68/812,981.22 = 261,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,934.68x = 812,981.22 × 261,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,934.68x = 212,367,832,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,367,832,308.12/541,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,869.80

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