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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,323, 751,191.36 and 302,609.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,323, 751,191.36 and 302,609.61 is: 417,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,323 : 751,191.36 = 302,609.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,323/751,191.36 = 302,609.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,323x = 751,191.36 × 302,609.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,323x = 227,317,724,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,317,724,484.97/544,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,615.50

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