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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,985.62, 817,240.12 and 274,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,985.62, 817,240.12 and 274,947.62 is: 412,301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,985.62 : 817,240.12 = 274,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,985.62/817,240.12 = 274,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,985.62x = 817,240.12 × 274,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,985.62x = 224,698,221,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,698,221,188.95/544,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,301.19

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