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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,998.34, 753,480.23 and 316,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,998.34, 753,480.23 and 316,691.39 is: 437,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,998.34 : 753,480.23 = 316,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,998.34/753,480.23 = 316,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,998.34x = 753,480.23 × 316,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,998.34x = 238,620,700,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,620,700,284.25/545,998.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,035.58

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