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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,254.71, 752,522.16 and 312,772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,254.71, 752,522.16 and 312,772.29 is: 431,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,254.71 : 752,522.16 = 312,772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,254.71/752,522.16 = 312,772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,254.71x = 752,522.16 × 312,772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,254.71x = 235,368,079,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,368,079,258.95/545,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,666.29

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