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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,139.02, 816,293.04 and 277,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,139.02, 816,293.04 and 277,755.40 is: 416,676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,139.02 : 816,293.04 = 277,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,139.02/816,293.04 = 277,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,139.02x = 816,293.04 × 277,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,139.02x = 226,729,799,842.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,729,799,842.42/544,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,676.24

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