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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,167.80, 748,195.90 and 300,454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,167.80, 748,195.90 and 300,454.38 is: 414,629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,167.80 : 748,195.90 = 300,454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,167.80/748,195.90 = 300,454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,167.80x = 748,195.90 × 300,454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,167.80x = 224,798,737,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,798,737,307.64/542,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,629.45

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