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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,972.96, 813,463.62 and 275,932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,972.96, 813,463.62 and 275,932.48 is: 414,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,972.96 : 813,463.62 = 275,932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,972.96/813,463.62 = 275,932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,972.96x = 813,463.62 × 275,932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,972.96x = 224,461,034,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,461,034,056.38/541,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,155.41

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