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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,394.62, 748,504.55 and 300,676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,394.62, 748,504.55 and 300,676.58 is: 414,933.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,394.62 : 748,504.55 = 300,676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,394.62/748,504.55 = 300,676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,394.62x = 748,504.55 × 300,676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,394.62x = 225,057,785,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,057,785,217.61/542,394.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,933.66

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