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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,113.08, 748,132.44 and 300,373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,113.08, 748,132.44 and 300,373.05 is: 414,523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,113.08 : 748,132.44 = 300,373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,113.08/748,132.44 = 300,373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,113.08x = 748,132.44 × 300,373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,113.08x = 224,718,822,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,718,822,806.74/542,113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,523.89

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