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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,601.02, 750,179.58 and 301,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,601.02, 750,179.58 and 301,906.24 is: 416,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,601.02 : 750,179.58 = 301,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,601.02/750,179.58 = 301,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,601.02x = 750,179.58 × 301,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,601.02x = 226,483,893,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,483,893,314.98/543,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,636.25

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