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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,166.92, 810,425.34 and 259,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,166.92, 810,425.34 and 259,647.72 is: 389,555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,166.92 : 810,425.34 = 259,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,166.92/810,425.34 = 259,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,166.92x = 810,425.34 × 259,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,166.92x = 210,425,091,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,425,091,761.23/540,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,555.68

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