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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,138.52, 748,158.06 and 300,425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,138.52, 748,158.06 and 300,425.82 is: 414,591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,138.52 : 748,158.06 = 300,425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,138.52/748,158.06 = 300,425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,138.52x = 748,158.06 × 300,425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,138.52x = 224,765,998,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,765,998,665.11/542,138.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,591.46

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