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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,254.33, 748,311.05 and 300,552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,254.33, 748,311.05 and 300,552.49 is: 414,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,254.33 : 748,311.05 = 300,552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,254.33/748,311.05 = 300,552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,254.33x = 748,311.05 × 300,552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,254.33x = 224,906,744,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,906,744,127.70/542,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,762.47

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