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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,864.08, 817,287.90 and 245,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,864.08, 817,287.90 and 245,133 is: 367,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,864.08 : 817,287.90 = 245,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,864.08/817,287.90 = 245,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,864.08x = 817,287.90 × 245,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,864.08x = 200,344,234,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,344,234,790.70/544,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,695.80

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