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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,004.38, 750,716.10 and 302,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,004.38, 750,716.10 and 302,282.56 is: 417,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,004.38 : 750,716.10 = 302,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,004.38/750,716.10 = 302,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,004.38x = 750,716.10 × 302,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,004.38x = 226,928,384,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,928,384,541.22/544,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,144.41

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