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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,005.60, 816,008.40 and 144,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,005.60, 816,008.40 and 144,645.60 is: 216,968.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,005.60 : 816,008.40 = 144,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,005.60/816,008.40 = 144,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,005.60x = 816,008.40 × 144,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,005.60x = 118,032,024,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,032,024,623.04/544,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,968.40

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