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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,300.52, 748,419.53 and 300,658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,300.52, 748,419.53 and 300,658.89 is: 414,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,300.52 : 748,419.53 = 300,658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,300.52/748,419.53 = 300,658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,300.52x = 748,419.53 × 300,658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,300.52x = 225,018,983,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,018,983,640.83/542,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,934.11

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