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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,680, 750,278.40 and 305,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,680, 750,278.40 and 305,216 is: 421,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,680 : 750,278.40 = 305,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,680/750,278.40 = 305,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,680x = 750,278.40 × 305,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,680x = 228,996,972,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,996,972,134.40/543,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,198.08

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