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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,904.70, 817,843.05 and 319,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,904.70, 817,843.05 and 319,983.90 is: 480,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,904.70 : 817,843.05 = 319,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,904.70/817,843.05 = 319,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,904.70x = 817,843.05 × 319,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,904.70x = 261,696,608,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,696,608,726.90/544,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,261.24

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