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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,615.88, 752,987.72 and 330,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,615.88, 752,987.72 and 330,765 is: 456,478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,615.88 : 752,987.72 = 330,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,615.88/752,987.72 = 330,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,615.88x = 752,987.72 × 330,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,615.88x = 249,061,983,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,061,983,205.80/545,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,478.62

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