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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,868.08, 817,293.88 and 245,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,868.08, 817,293.88 and 245,137 is: 367,701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,868.08 : 817,293.88 = 245,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,868.08/817,293.88 = 245,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,868.08x = 817,293.88 × 245,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,868.08x = 200,348,969,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,348,969,861.56/544,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,701.79

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