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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,050.42, 750,741.82 and 302,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,050.42, 750,741.82 and 302,317.68 is: 417,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,050.42 : 750,741.82 = 302,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,050.42/750,741.82 = 302,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,050.42x = 750,741.82 × 302,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,050.42x = 226,962,525,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,962,525,301.38/544,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,171.86

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