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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,335.16, 745,755.12 and 314,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,335.16, 745,755.12 and 314,111.88 is: 433,528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,335.16 : 745,755.12 = 314,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,335.16/745,755.12 = 314,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,335.16x = 745,755.12 × 314,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,335.16x = 234,250,542,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,250,542,762.83/540,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,528.22

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