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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,609.58, 751,570.87 and 302,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,609.58, 751,570.87 and 302,892.26 is: 417,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,609.58 : 751,570.87 = 302,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,609.58/751,570.87 = 302,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,609.58x = 751,570.87 × 302,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,609.58x = 227,644,999,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,644,999,644.89/544,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,996.69

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