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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,015.96, 810,110.34 and 273,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,015.96, 810,110.34 and 273,668.52 is: 410,546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,015.96 : 810,110.34 = 273,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,015.96/810,110.34 = 273,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,015.96x = 810,110.34 × 273,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,015.96x = 221,701,697,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,701,697,784.50/540,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,546.57

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