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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,545.92, 751,363.20 and 318,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,545.92, 751,363.20 and 318,147.68 is: 438,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,545.92 : 751,363.20 = 318,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,545.92/751,363.20 = 318,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,545.92x = 751,363.20 × 318,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,545.92x = 239,044,458,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,044,458,917.38/544,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,979.43

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