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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,750.26, 817,129.02 and 189,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,750.26, 817,129.02 and 189,771 is: 284,657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,750.26 : 817,129.02 = 189,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,750.26/817,129.02 = 189,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,750.26x = 817,129.02 × 189,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,750.26x = 155,067,391,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,067,391,254.42/544,750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,657.76

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