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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,268.76, 817,240.02 and 291,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,268.76, 817,240.02 and 291,926.68 is: 437,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,268.76 : 817,240.02 = 291,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,268.76/817,240.02 = 291,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,268.76x = 817,240.02 × 291,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,268.76x = 238,574,165,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,574,165,801.73/545,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,535.00

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