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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,161.60, 753,706.56 and 304,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,161.60, 753,706.56 and 304,459.52 is: 420,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,161.60 : 753,706.56 = 304,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,161.60/753,706.56 = 304,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,161.60x = 753,706.56 × 304,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,161.60x = 229,473,137,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,473,137,478.45/546,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,156.12

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