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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,289.52, 748,404.32 and 300,647.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,289.52, 748,404.32 and 300,647.89 is: 414,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,289.52 : 748,404.32 = 300,647.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,289.52/748,404.32 = 300,647.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,289.52x = 748,404.32 × 300,647.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,289.52x = 225,006,179,674.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,006,179,674.89/542,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,918.92

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