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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,921.83, 755,642.55 and 343,991.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,921.83, 755,642.55 and 343,991.75 is: 474,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,921.83 : 755,642.55 = 343,991.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,921.83/755,642.55 = 343,991.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,921.83x = 755,642.55 × 343,991.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,921.83x = 259,934,800,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,934,800,660.72/547,921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,401.25

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