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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,873.59, 817,277.49 and 203,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,873.59, 817,277.49 and 203,251.23 is: 304,864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,873.59 : 817,277.49 = 203,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,873.59/817,277.49 = 203,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,873.59x = 817,277.49 × 203,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,873.59x = 166,112,655,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,112,655,093.81/544,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,864.57

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