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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,414.96, 754,106.40 and 331,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,414.96, 754,106.40 and 331,538.16 is: 457,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,414.96 : 754,106.40 = 331,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,414.96/754,106.40 = 331,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,414.96x = 754,106.40 × 331,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,414.96x = 250,015,048,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,015,048,300.22/546,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,555.28

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