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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,155.60, 816,233.40 and 264,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,155.60, 816,233.40 and 264,219.60 is: 396,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,155.60 : 816,233.40 = 264,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,155.60/816,233.40 = 264,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,155.60x = 816,233.40 × 264,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,155.60x = 215,664,862,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,664,862,454.64/544,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,329.40

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