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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,538.42, 1,063,897.77 and 541,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,538.42, 1,063,897.77 and 541,252.32 is: 810,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,538.42 : 1,063,897.77 = 541,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,538.42/1,063,897.77 = 541,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,538.42x = 1,063,897.77 × 541,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,538.42x = 575,837,136,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,837,136,255.33/710,538.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,423.65

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