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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,356.54, 810,551.22 and 185,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,356.54, 810,551.22 and 185,365.44 is: 278,053.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,356.54 : 810,551.22 = 185,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,356.54/810,551.22 = 185,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,356.54x = 810,551.22 × 185,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,356.54x = 150,248,183,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,248,183,537.84/540,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,053.79

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