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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,228.51, 748,275.44 and 300,526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,228.51, 748,275.44 and 300,526.71 is: 414,726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,228.51 : 748,275.44 = 300,526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,228.51/748,275.44 = 300,526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,228.51x = 748,275.44 × 300,526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,228.51x = 224,876,751,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,876,751,848.34/542,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,726.90

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