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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,009.84, 750,718.60 and 302,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,009.84, 750,718.60 and 302,286.16 is: 417,146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,009.84 : 750,718.60 = 302,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,009.84/750,718.60 = 302,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,009.84x = 750,718.60 × 302,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,009.84x = 226,931,842,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,931,842,834.58/544,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,146.58

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