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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,173.01, 748,189.61 and 300,455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,173.01, 748,189.61 and 300,455.09 is: 414,622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,173.01 : 748,189.61 = 300,455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,173.01/748,189.61 = 300,455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,173.01x = 748,189.61 × 300,455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,173.01x = 224,797,371,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,797,371,366.39/542,173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,622.95

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