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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,036, 748,009.68 and 303,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,036, 748,009.68 and 303,572 is: 418,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,036 : 748,009.68 = 303,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,036/748,009.68 = 303,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,036x = 748,009.68 × 303,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,036x = 227,074,794,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,074,794,576.96/542,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,929.36

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