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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,481, 744,483.78 and 301,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,481, 744,483.78 and 301,017 is: 415,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,481 : 744,483.78 = 301,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,481/744,483.78 = 301,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,481x = 744,483.78 × 301,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,481x = 224,102,274,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,102,274,004.26/539,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,403.46

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