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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,086.56, 751,792.68 and 354,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,086.56, 751,792.68 and 354,162 is: 488,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,086.56 : 751,792.68 = 354,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,086.56/751,792.68 = 354,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,086.56x = 751,792.68 × 354,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,086.56x = 266,256,399,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,256,399,134.16/545,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,466.27

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