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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,774, 750,381.08 and 302,071.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,774, 750,381.08 and 302,071.92 is: 416,844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,774 : 750,381.08 = 302,071.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,774/750,381.08 = 302,071.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,774x = 750,381.08 × 302,071.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,774x = 226,669,053,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,669,053,567.27/543,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,844.23

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