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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,186.46, 748,183.32 and 300,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,186.46, 748,183.32 and 300,454.92 is: 414,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,186.46 : 748,183.32 = 300,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,186.46/748,183.32 = 300,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,186.46x = 748,183.32 × 300,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,186.46x = 224,795,359,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,795,359,555.93/542,186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,608.95

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