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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,214.42, 757,851.08 and 316,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,214.42, 757,851.08 and 316,638.74 is: 436,924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,214.42 : 757,851.08 = 316,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,214.42/757,851.08 = 316,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,214.42x = 757,851.08 × 316,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,214.42x = 239,965,011,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,965,011,078.84/549,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,924.09

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