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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,159.84, 752,320.61 and 303,437.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,159.84, 752,320.61 and 303,437.23 is: 418,743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,159.84 : 752,320.61 = 303,437.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,159.84/752,320.61 = 303,437.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,159.84x = 752,320.61 × 303,437.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,159.84x = 228,282,076,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,282,076,691.52/545,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,743.38

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