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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,215.16, 748,256.88 and 300,534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,215.16, 748,256.88 and 300,534.04 is: 414,736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,215.16 : 748,256.88 = 300,534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,215.16/748,256.88 = 300,534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,215.16x = 748,256.88 × 300,534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,215.16x = 224,876,663,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,876,663,104.20/542,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,736.95

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