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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,973.70, 811,405.35 and 332,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,973.70, 811,405.35 and 332,021.70 is: 497,079.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,973.70 : 811,405.35 = 332,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,973.70/811,405.35 = 332,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,973.70x = 811,405.35 × 332,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,973.70x = 269,404,183,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,404,183,696.10/541,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,079.81

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