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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,363.10, 816,710.73 and 278,310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,363.10, 816,710.73 and 278,310.46 is: 417,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,363.10 : 816,710.73 = 278,310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,363.10/816,710.73 = 278,310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,363.10x = 816,710.73 × 278,310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,363.10x = 227,299,134,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,299,134,869.68/544,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,550.59

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