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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,050.68, 748,004.76 and 297,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,050.68, 748,004.76 and 297,034 is: 409,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,050.68 : 748,004.76 = 297,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,050.68/748,004.76 = 297,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,050.68x = 748,004.76 × 297,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,050.68x = 222,182,845,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,182,845,881.84/542,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,893.12

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