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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,768.77, 750,231.63 and 314,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,768.77, 750,231.63 and 314,242.44 is: 433,556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,768.77 : 750,231.63 = 314,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,768.77/750,231.63 = 314,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,768.77x = 750,231.63 × 314,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,768.77x = 235,754,617,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,754,617,976.38/543,768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,556.75

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