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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,637.83, 809,775.50 and 273,940.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,637.83, 809,775.50 and 273,940.47 is: 410,312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,637.83 : 809,775.50 = 273,940.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,637.83/809,775.50 = 273,940.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,637.83x = 809,775.50 × 273,940.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,637.83x = 221,830,279,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,830,279,694.78/540,637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,312.17

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