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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,033.25, 746,660.45 and 302,569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,033.25, 746,660.45 and 302,569.25 is: 417,564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,033.25 : 746,660.45 = 302,569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,033.25/746,660.45 = 302,569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,033.25x = 746,660.45 × 302,569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,033.25x = 225,916,490,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,916,490,848.32/541,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,564.89

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