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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,325, 751,194.12 and 302,611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,325, 751,194.12 and 302,611.61 is: 417,618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,325 : 751,194.12 = 302,611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,325/751,194.12 = 302,611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,325x = 751,194.12 × 302,611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,325x = 227,320,062,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,320,062,075.73/544,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,618.26

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