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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,259.62, 753,844.92 and 316,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,259.62, 753,844.92 and 316,870.04 is: 437,284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,259.62 : 753,844.92 = 316,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,259.62/753,844.92 = 316,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,259.62x = 753,844.92 × 316,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,259.62x = 238,870,869,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,870,869,954.20/546,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,284.51

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