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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,159.94, 752,320.62 and 303,437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545,159.94, 752,320.62 and 303,437.31 is: 418,743.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545,159.94 : 752,320.62 = 303,437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545,159.94/752,320.62 = 303,437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545,159.94x = 752,320.62 × 303,437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545,159.94x = 228,282,145,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,282,145,190.33/545,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,743.43

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