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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,972.08, 750,665.40 and 302,248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,972.08, 750,665.40 and 302,248.64 is: 417,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,972.08 : 750,665.40 = 302,248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,972.08/750,665.40 = 302,248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,972.08x = 750,665.40 × 302,248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,972.08x = 226,887,596,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,887,596,245.06/543,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,094.19

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