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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,463.12, 750,002.56 and 301,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,463.12, 750,002.56 and 301,745.72 is: 416,422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,463.12 : 750,002.56 = 301,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,463.12/750,002.56 = 301,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,463.12x = 750,002.56 × 301,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,463.12x = 226,310,062,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,310,062,469.04/543,463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,422.12

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