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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,158.44, 753,687.84 and 304,426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,158.44, 753,687.84 and 304,426.60 is: 420,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,158.44 : 753,687.84 = 304,426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,158.44/753,687.84 = 304,426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,158.44x = 753,687.84 × 304,426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,158.44x = 229,442,626,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,442,626,592.54/546,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,102.68

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