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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,275.14, 816,784.23 and 189,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,275.14, 816,784.23 and 189,285.62 is: 284,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,275.14 : 816,784.23 = 189,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,275.14/816,784.23 = 189,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,275.14x = 816,784.23 × 189,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,275.14x = 154,605,509,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605,509,381.77/544,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,057.64

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