Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,548.21, 754,237.68 and 304,824.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 546,548.21, 754,237.68 and 304,824.57 is: 420,658.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,548.21 : 754,237.68 = 304,824.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,548.21/754,237.68 = 304,824.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,548.21x = 754,237.68 × 304,824.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,548.21x = 229,910,172,512.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,910,172,512.31/546,548.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,658.54
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