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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,406, 751,280.28 and 305,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,406, 751,280.28 and 305,942 is: 422,199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,406 : 751,280.28 = 305,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,406/751,280.28 = 305,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,406x = 751,280.28 × 305,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,406x = 229,848,191,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,848,191,423.76/544,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,199.96

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