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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,036.16, 750,554.94 and 314,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,036.16, 750,554.94 and 314,551.42 is: 433,956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,036.16 : 750,554.94 = 314,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,036.16/750,554.94 = 314,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,036.16x = 750,554.94 × 314,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,036.16x = 236,088,121,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,088,121,468.20/544,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,956.67

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