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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,847.91, 811,404.71 and 185,867.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,847.91, 811,404.71 and 185,867.03 is: 278,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,847.91 : 811,404.71 = 185,867.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,847.91/811,404.71 = 185,867.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,847.91x = 811,404.71 × 185,867.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,847.91x = 150,813,386,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,813,386,068.89/540,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,846.20

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