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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,363.58, 753,978.62 and 304,649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,363.58, 753,978.62 and 304,649.06 is: 420,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,363.58 : 753,978.62 = 304,649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,363.58/753,978.62 = 304,649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,363.58x = 753,978.62 × 304,649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,363.58x = 229,698,877,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,698,877,843.10/546,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,413.96

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