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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,882.68, 751,987.26 and 303,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,882.68, 751,987.26 and 303,161.40 is: 418,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,882.68 : 751,987.26 = 303,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,882.68/751,987.26 = 303,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,882.68x = 751,987.26 × 303,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,882.68x = 227,973,510,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,973,510,523.76/544,882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,390.08

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