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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,519.49, 751,326.77 and 318,121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,519.49, 751,326.77 and 318,121.25 is: 438,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,519.49 : 751,326.77 = 318,121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,519.49/751,326.77 = 318,121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,519.49x = 751,326.77 × 318,121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,519.49x = 239,013,008,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,013,008,269.53/544,519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,942.99

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