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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,954.08, 817,421.58 and 245,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,954.08, 817,421.58 and 245,222.52 is: 367,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,954.08 : 817,421.58 = 245,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,954.08/817,421.58 = 245,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,954.08x = 817,421.58 × 245,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,954.08x = 200,450,179,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,450,179,749.98/544,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,829.49

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