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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,287.56, 753,874.12 and 316,891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,287.56, 753,874.12 and 316,891.24 is: 437,308.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,287.56 : 753,874.12 = 316,891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,287.56/753,874.12 = 316,891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,287.56x = 753,874.12 × 316,891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,287.56x = 238,896,104,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,896,104,690.71/546,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,308.34

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