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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,288.16, 748,355.76 and 303,824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,288.16, 748,355.76 and 303,824.16 is: 419,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,288.16 : 748,355.76 = 303,824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,288.16/748,355.76 = 303,824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,288.16x = 748,355.76 × 303,824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,288.16x = 227,368,560,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,368,560,163.16/542,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,276.28

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