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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,974.40, 812,086.80 and 341,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,974.40, 812,086.80 and 341,936.80 is: 512,353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,974.40 : 812,086.80 = 341,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,974.40/812,086.80 = 341,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,974.40x = 812,086.80 × 341,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,974.40x = 277,682,361,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,682,361,714.24/541,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,353.28

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