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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,744.26, 817,120.02 and 189,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,744.26, 817,120.02 and 189,765 is: 284,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,744.26 : 817,120.02 = 189,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,744.26/817,120.02 = 189,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,744.26x = 817,120.02 × 189,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,744.26x = 155,060,780,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,060,780,595.30/544,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,648.76

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