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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,995.16, 816,311.22 and 263,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,995.16, 816,311.22 and 263,923 is: 395,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,995.16 : 816,311.22 = 263,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,995.16/816,311.22 = 263,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,995.16x = 816,311.22 × 263,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,995.16x = 215,443,306,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,443,306,116.06/544,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,312.33

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