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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,427.07, 816,749.62 and 304,881.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,427.07, 816,749.62 and 304,881.63 is: 457,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,427.07 : 816,749.62 = 304,881.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,427.07/816,749.62 = 304,881.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,427.07x = 816,749.62 × 304,881.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,427.07x = 249,011,955,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,011,955,447.48/544,427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,383.49

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