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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,167.60, 809,269.80 and 273,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,167.60, 809,269.80 and 273,228.40 is: 410,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,167.60 : 809,269.80 = 273,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,167.60/809,269.80 = 273,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,167.60x = 809,269.80 × 273,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,167.60x = 221,115,492,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,115,492,622.32/539,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,105.30

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