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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,178.92, 810,443.34 and 259,659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,178.92, 810,443.34 and 259,659.72 is: 389,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,178.92 : 810,443.34 = 259,659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,178.92/810,443.34 = 259,659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,178.92x = 810,443.34 × 259,659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,178.92x = 210,439,490,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,439,490,740.27/540,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,573.68

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