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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,330.23, 748,451.74 and 300,622.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,330.23, 748,451.74 and 300,622.99 is: 414,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,330.23 : 748,451.74 = 300,622.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,330.23/748,451.74 = 300,622.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,330.23x = 748,451.74 × 300,622.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,330.23x = 225,001,799,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,001,799,949.50/542,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,879.69

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