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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,513.72, 755,563.98 and 302,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,513.72, 755,563.98 and 302,498.12 is: 417,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,513.72 : 755,563.98 = 302,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,513.72/755,563.98 = 302,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,513.72x = 755,563.98 × 302,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,513.72x = 228,556,683,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,556,683,489.72/547,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,444.67

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