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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,157.69, 748,194.02 and 300,417.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,157.69, 748,194.02 and 300,417.65 is: 414,585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,157.69 : 748,194.02 = 300,417.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,157.69/748,194.02 = 300,417.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,157.69x = 748,194.02 × 300,417.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,157.69x = 224,770,687,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,770,687,730.37/542,157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,585.45

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