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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,247.80, 816,371.70 and 404,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,247.80, 816,371.70 and 404,279.80 is: 606,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,247.80 : 816,371.70 = 404,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,247.80/816,371.70 = 404,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,247.80x = 816,371.70 × 404,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,247.80x = 330,042,587,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,042,587,601.66/544,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,419.70

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