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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,162.04, 816,327.56 and 277,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,162.04, 816,327.56 and 277,778.40 is: 416,710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,162.04 : 816,327.56 = 277,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,162.04/816,327.56 = 277,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,162.04x = 816,327.56 × 277,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,162.04x = 226,758,163,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,758,163,492.70/544,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,710.73

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