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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,959.60, 752,044.24 and 303,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,959.60, 752,044.24 and 303,257.76 is: 418,495.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,959.60 : 752,044.24 = 303,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,959.60/752,044.24 = 303,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,959.60x = 752,044.24 × 303,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,959.60x = 228,063,251,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,063,251,643.30/544,959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,495.70

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