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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,147.50, 748,179.95 and 300,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,147.50, 748,179.95 and 300,407.46 is: 414,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,147.50 : 748,179.95 = 300,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,147.50/748,179.95 = 300,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,147.50x = 748,179.95 × 300,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,147.50x = 224,758,838,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,758,838,402.43/542,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,571.38

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