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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,159.68, 748,210.32 and 300,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,159.68, 748,210.32 and 300,437.20 is: 414,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,159.68 : 748,210.32 = 300,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,159.68/748,210.32 = 300,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,159.68x = 748,210.32 × 300,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,159.68x = 224,790,213,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,790,213,551.90/542,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,619.94

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