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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,864.52, 753,294.60 and 316,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,864.52, 753,294.60 and 316,466.40 is: 436,724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,864.52 : 753,294.60 = 316,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,864.52/753,294.60 = 316,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,864.52x = 753,294.60 × 316,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,864.52x = 238,392,430,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,392,430,201.44/545,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,724.54

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