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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,159.34, 752,319.92 and 303,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,159.34, 752,319.92 and 303,436.73 is: 418,742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,159.34 : 752,319.92 = 303,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,159.34/752,319.92 = 303,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,159.34x = 752,319.92 × 303,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,159.34x = 228,281,491,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,281,491,159.88/545,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,742.69

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