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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,317.28, 748,442.64 and 300,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,317.28, 748,442.64 and 300,675.64 is: 414,957.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,317.28 : 748,442.64 = 300,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,317.28/748,442.64 = 300,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,317.28x = 748,442.64 × 300,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,317.28x = 225,038,469,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,038,469,785.29/542,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,957.22

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