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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,277.03, 814,416.61 and 188,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,277.03, 814,416.61 and 188,042.62 is: 281,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,277.03 : 814,416.61 = 188,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,277.03/814,416.61 = 188,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,277.03x = 814,416.61 × 188,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,277.03x = 153,145,033,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,145,033,115.92/543,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,891.24

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