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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,362.68, 809,879.60 and 303,207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,362.68, 809,879.60 and 303,207.12 is: 454,437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,362.68 : 809,879.60 = 303,207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,362.68/809,879.60 = 303,207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,362.68x = 809,879.60 × 303,207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,362.68x = 245,561,261,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,561,261,062.75/540,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,437.86

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