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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,577.97, 754,278.57 and 304,876.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,577.97, 754,278.57 and 304,876.17 is: 420,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,577.97 : 754,278.57 = 304,876.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,577.97/754,278.57 = 304,876.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,577.97x = 754,278.57 × 304,876.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,577.97x = 229,961,561,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,961,561,534.68/546,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,729.66

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