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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,220.59, 748,264.43 and 300,539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,220.59, 748,264.43 and 300,539.54 is: 414,744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,220.59 : 748,264.43 = 300,539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,220.59/748,264.43 = 300,539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,220.59x = 748,264.43 × 300,539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,220.59x = 224,883,047,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,883,047,590.56/542,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,744.57

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