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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,868.08, 754,565.28 and 314,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,868.08, 754,565.28 and 314,250.08 is: 433,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,868.08 : 754,565.28 = 314,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,868.08/754,565.28 = 314,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,868.08x = 754,565.28 × 314,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,868.08x = 237,122,202,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,122,202,389.15/546,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,600.37

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