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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,179.12, 757,909.12 and 316,643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,179.12, 757,909.12 and 316,643.84 is: 436,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,179.12 : 757,909.12 = 316,643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,179.12/757,909.12 = 316,643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,179.12x = 757,909.12 × 316,643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,179.12x = 239,987,254,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,987,254,127.82/549,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,992.68

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