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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,157.87, 748,144.03 and 300,426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,157.87, 748,144.03 and 300,426.33 is: 414,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,157.87 : 748,144.03 = 300,426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,157.87/748,144.03 = 300,426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,157.87x = 748,144.03 × 300,426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,157.87x = 224,762,165,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,762,165,244.31/542,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,569.59

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