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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,283.62, 757,888.79 and 331,527.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,283.62, 757,888.79 and 331,527.62 is: 457,434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,283.62 : 757,888.79 = 331,527.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,283.62/757,888.79 = 331,527.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,283.62x = 757,888.79 × 331,527.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,283.62x = 251,261,069,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,261,069,496.92/549,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,434.12

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