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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,869.01, 754,837.65 and 317,477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,869.01, 754,837.65 and 317,477.82 is: 438,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,869.01 : 754,837.65 = 317,477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,869.01/754,837.65 = 317,477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,869.01x = 754,837.65 × 317,477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,869.01x = 239,644,211,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,644,211,575.92/546,869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,211.36

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