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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,138.78, 748,155.94 and 300,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,138.78, 748,155.94 and 300,425.40 is: 414,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,138.78 : 748,155.94 = 300,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,138.78/748,155.94 = 300,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,138.78x = 748,155.94 × 300,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,138.78x = 224,765,047,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,765,047,536.88/542,138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,589.50

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