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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,337.61, 816,524.84 and 189,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,337.61, 816,524.84 and 189,354.70 is: 284,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,337.61 : 816,524.84 = 189,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,337.61/816,524.84 = 189,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,337.61x = 816,524.84 × 189,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,337.61x = 154,612,816,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,612,816,120.75/544,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,038.46

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