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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,781, 750,690.44 and 339,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,781, 750,690.44 and 339,945.20 is: 469,294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,781 : 750,690.44 = 339,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,781/750,690.44 = 339,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,781x = 750,690.44 × 339,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,781x = 255,193,611,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,193,611,763.89/543,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,294.83

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