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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,862.12, 753,279.77 and 304,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,862.12, 753,279.77 and 304,139.52 is: 419,706.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,862.12 : 753,279.77 = 304,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,862.12/753,279.77 = 304,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,862.12x = 753,279.77 × 304,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,862.12x = 229,102,146,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,102,146,152.81/545,862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,706.99

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