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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,912.42, 806,994.99 and 301,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,912.42, 806,994.99 and 301,418.34 is: 452,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,912.42 : 806,994.99 = 301,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,912.42/806,994.99 = 301,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,912.42x = 806,994.99 × 301,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,912.42x = 243,243,090,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,243,090,274.12/537,912.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,198.32

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