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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,206.14, 748,244.47 and 300,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,206.14, 748,244.47 and 300,525.04 is: 414,724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,206.14 : 748,244.47 = 300,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,206.14/748,244.47 = 300,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,206.14x = 748,244.47 × 300,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,206.14x = 224,866,199,276.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,866,199,276.53/542,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,724.55

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