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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,101.60, 809,170.80 and 273,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,101.60, 809,170.80 and 273,162.40 is: 410,006.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,101.60 : 809,170.80 = 273,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,101.60/809,170.80 = 273,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,101.60x = 809,170.80 × 273,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,101.60x = 221,035,037,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,035,037,737.92/539,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,006.27

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