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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,238.52, 748,289.25 and 300,536.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,238.52, 748,289.25 and 300,536.71 is: 414,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,238.52 : 748,289.25 = 300,536.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,238.52/748,289.25 = 300,536.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,238.52x = 748,289.25 × 300,536.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,238.52x = 224,888,389,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,888,389,323.37/542,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,740.71

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