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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,865.52, 753,295.98 and 316,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,865.52, 753,295.98 and 316,467.40 is: 436,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,865.52 : 753,295.98 = 316,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,865.52/753,295.98 = 316,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,865.52x = 753,295.98 × 316,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,865.52x = 238,393,620,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,393,620,221.05/545,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,725.92

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