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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,059.48, 748,029.90 and 300,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,059.48, 748,029.90 and 300,342.52 is: 414,465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,059.48 : 748,029.90 = 300,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,059.48/748,029.90 = 300,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,059.48x = 748,029.90 × 300,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,059.48x = 224,665,185,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,665,185,201.35/542,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,465.93

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