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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,382.04, 816,739.08 and 278,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,382.04, 816,739.08 and 278,329.44 is: 417,579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,382.04 : 816,739.08 = 278,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,382.04/816,739.08 = 278,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,382.04x = 816,739.08 × 278,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,382.04x = 227,322,530,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,322,530,762.52/544,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,579.04

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