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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,331.23, 748,453.12 and 300,623.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,331.23, 748,453.12 and 300,623.99 is: 414,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,331.23 : 748,453.12 = 300,623.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,331.23/748,453.12 = 300,623.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,331.23x = 748,453.12 × 300,623.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,331.23x = 225,002,963,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,002,963,262.35/542,331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,881.07

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