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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,596, 748,782.48 and 304,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,596, 748,782.48 and 304,132 is: 419,702.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,596 : 748,782.48 = 304,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,596/748,782.48 = 304,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,596x = 748,782.48 × 304,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,596x = 227,728,713,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,728,713,207.36/542,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,702.16

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