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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,346.56, 754,008 and 331,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,346.56, 754,008 and 331,541.28 is: 457,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,346.56 : 754,008 = 331,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,346.56/754,008 = 331,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,346.56x = 754,008 × 331,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,346.56x = 249,984,777,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,984,777,450.24/546,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,557.15

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