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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,607.52, 750,188.55 and 301,912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,607.52, 750,188.55 and 301,912.75 is: 416,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,607.52 : 750,188.55 = 301,912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,607.52/750,188.55 = 301,912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,607.52x = 750,188.55 × 301,912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,607.52x = 226,491,488,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,491,488,149.01/543,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,645.24

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