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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,155.92, 816,372.20 and 319,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,155.92, 816,372.20 and 319,706 is: 479,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,155.92 : 816,372.20 = 319,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,155.92/816,372.20 = 319,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,155.92x = 816,372.20 × 319,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,155.92x = 260,999,090,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,999,090,573.20/544,155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,640.27

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