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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,842.37, 750,485.66 and 302,118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,842.37, 750,485.66 and 302,118.66 is: 416,914.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,842.37 : 750,485.66 = 302,118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,842.37/750,485.66 = 302,118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,842.37x = 750,485.66 × 302,118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,842.37x = 226,735,720,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,735,720,437.82/543,842.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,914.41

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