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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,066.38, 750,829.85 and 302,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,066.38, 750,829.85 and 302,359.14 is: 417,265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,066.38 : 750,829.85 = 302,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,066.38/750,829.85 = 302,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,066.38x = 750,829.85 × 302,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,066.38x = 227,020,266,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,020,266,220.53/544,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,265.75

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