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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,896, 747,816.48 and 303,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,896, 747,816.48 and 303,432 is: 418,736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,896 : 747,816.48 = 303,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,896/747,816.48 = 303,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,896x = 747,816.48 × 303,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,896x = 226,911,450,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,911,450,159.36/541,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,736.16

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