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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,157.94, 748,194.36 and 300,417.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,157.94, 748,194.36 and 300,417.90 is: 414,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,157.94 : 748,194.36 = 300,417.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,157.94/748,194.36 = 300,417.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,157.94x = 748,194.36 × 300,417.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,157.94x = 224,770,978,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,770,978,423.04/542,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,585.79

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