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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,157.17, 748,178.64 and 300,443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,157.17, 748,178.64 and 300,443.72 is: 414,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,157.17 : 748,178.64 = 300,443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,157.17/748,178.64 = 300,443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,157.17x = 748,178.64 × 300,443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,157.17x = 224,785,570,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,785,570,085.25/542,157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,613.30

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