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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,258.64, 748,316.34 and 300,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,258.64, 748,316.34 and 300,541.68 is: 414,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,258.64 : 748,316.34 = 300,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,258.64/748,316.34 = 300,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,258.64x = 748,316.34 × 300,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,258.64x = 224,900,249,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,900,249,995.05/542,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,747.20

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