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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,167.79, 809,604.43 and 251,590.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,167.79, 809,604.43 and 251,590.39 is: 377,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,167.79 : 809,604.43 = 251,590.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,167.79/809,604.43 = 251,590.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,167.79x = 809,604.43 × 251,590.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,167.79x = 203,688,694,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,688,694,289.43/540,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,084.12

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