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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,015.52, 1,170,311.54 and 541,596.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,015.52, 1,170,311.54 and 541,596.43 is: 811,554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,015.52 : 1,170,311.54 = 541,596.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,015.52/1,170,311.54 = 541,596.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,015.52x = 1,170,311.54 × 541,596.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,015.52x = 633,836,547,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,836,547,270.19/781,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,554.36

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