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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,974.54, 812,668.59 and 430,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,974.54, 812,668.59 and 430,372.74 is: 645,326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,974.54 : 812,668.59 = 430,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,974.54/812,668.59 = 430,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,974.54x = 812,668.59 × 430,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,974.54x = 349,750,407,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,750,407,790.24/541,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,326.27

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