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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,913.42, 806,996.50 and 301,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,913.42, 806,996.50 and 301,419.34 is: 452,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,913.42 : 806,996.50 = 301,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,913.42/806,996.50 = 301,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,913.42x = 806,996.50 × 301,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,913.42x = 243,244,352,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,244,352,412.31/537,913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,199.82

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