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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,996.82, 754,853.97 and 305,276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,996.82, 754,853.97 and 305,276.74 is: 421,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,996.82 : 754,853.97 = 305,276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,996.82/754,853.97 = 305,276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,996.82x = 754,853.97 × 305,276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,996.82x = 230,439,359,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,439,359,137.66/546,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,280.99

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