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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,618.76, 750,125.95 and 301,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,618.76, 750,125.95 and 301,868.46 is: 416,540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,618.76 : 750,125.95 = 301,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,618.76/750,125.95 = 301,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,618.76x = 750,125.95 × 301,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,618.76x = 226,439,365,332.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,439,365,332.54/543,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,540.75

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