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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,322.76, 748,396.36 and 297,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,322.76, 748,396.36 and 297,305.88 is: 410,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,322.76 : 748,396.36 = 297,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,322.76/748,396.36 = 297,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,322.76x = 748,396.36 × 297,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,322.76x = 222,502,638,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,502,638,398.60/542,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,277.15

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