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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,016.36, 750,727.59 and 302,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,016.36, 750,727.59 and 302,292.74 is: 417,155.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,016.36 : 750,727.59 = 302,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,016.36/750,727.59 = 302,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,016.36x = 750,727.59 × 302,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,016.36x = 226,939,500,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,939,500,174.70/544,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,155.65

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