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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,181.04, 814,914 and 343,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,181.04, 814,914 and 343,897.20 is: 514,987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,181.04 : 814,914 = 343,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,181.04/814,914 = 343,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,181.04x = 814,914 × 343,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,181.04x = 280,246,642,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,246,642,840.80/544,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,987.88

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