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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,141.78, 816,297.16 and 277,758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,141.78, 816,297.16 and 277,758.16 is: 416,680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,141.78 : 816,297.16 = 277,758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,141.78/816,297.16 = 277,758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,141.78x = 816,297.16 × 277,758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,141.78x = 226,733,197,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,733,197,174.83/544,141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,680.37

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