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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,217.82, 816,116.68 and 179,391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,217.82, 816,116.68 and 179,391.83 is: 269,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,217.82 : 816,116.68 = 179,391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,217.82/816,116.68 = 179,391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,217.82x = 816,116.68 × 179,391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,217.82x = 146,404,665,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,404,665,453.04/544,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,018.51

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