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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,823.29, 810,662.87 and 203,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,823.29, 810,662.87 and 203,718.08 is: 305,361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,823.29 : 810,662.87 = 203,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,823.29/810,662.87 = 203,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,823.29x = 810,662.87 × 203,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,823.29x = 165,146,678,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,146,678,331.79/540,823.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,361.62

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