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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,799.59, 750,422.56 and 302,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,799.59, 750,422.56 and 302,097.36 is: 416,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,799.59 : 750,422.56 = 302,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,799.59/750,422.56 = 302,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,799.59x = 750,422.56 × 302,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,799.59x = 226,700,674,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,700,674,260.44/543,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,882.76

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