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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,658.99, 754,221.93 and 317,136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,658.99, 754,221.93 and 317,136.58 is: 437,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,658.99 : 754,221.93 = 317,136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,658.99/754,221.93 = 317,136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,658.99x = 754,221.93 × 317,136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,658.99x = 239,191,363,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,191,363,441.20/546,658.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,551.32

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