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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,042.60, 816,063.90 and 322,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,042.60, 816,063.90 and 322,858.60 is: 484,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,042.60 : 816,063.90 = 322,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,042.60/816,063.90 = 322,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,042.60x = 816,063.90 × 322,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,042.60x = 263,473,248,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,473,248,264.54/544,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,287.90

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