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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,399.17, 748,441.69 and 300,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,399.17, 748,441.69 and 300,679.60 is: 414,899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,399.17 : 748,441.69 = 300,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,399.17/748,441.69 = 300,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,399.17x = 748,441.69 × 300,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,399.17x = 225,041,147,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,041,147,972.52/542,399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,899.51

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