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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,301.09, 753,950.58 and 316,928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,301.09, 753,950.58 and 316,928.53 is: 437,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,301.09 : 753,950.58 = 316,928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,301.09/753,950.58 = 316,928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,301.09x = 753,950.58 × 316,928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,301.09x = 238,948,447,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,948,447,127.17/546,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,393.32

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