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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,155.27, 816,317.42 and 277,771.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,155.27, 816,317.42 and 277,771.65 is: 416,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,155.27 : 816,317.42 = 277,771.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,155.27/816,317.42 = 277,771.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,155.27x = 816,317.42 × 277,771.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,155.27x = 226,749,835,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,749,835,288.29/544,155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,700.61

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