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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,786.14, 750,424.50 and 302,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,786.14, 750,424.50 and 302,091.26 is: 416,885.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,786.14 : 750,424.50 = 302,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,786.14/750,424.50 = 302,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,786.14x = 750,424.50 × 302,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,786.14x = 226,696,678,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,696,678,987.75/543,786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,885.72

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