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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,904.89, 806,581.94 and 301,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,904.89, 806,581.94 and 301,184.01 is: 451,621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,904.89 : 806,581.94 = 301,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,904.89/806,581.94 = 301,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,904.89x = 806,581.94 × 301,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,904.89x = 242,929,581,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,929,581,576.86/537,904.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,621.81

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