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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,751.91, 811,129.62 and 203,702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,751.91, 811,129.62 and 203,702.09 is: 305,553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,751.91 : 811,129.62 = 203,702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,751.91/811,129.62 = 203,702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,751.91x = 811,129.62 × 203,702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,751.91x = 165,228,794,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,228,794,799.26/540,751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,553.79

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