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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,419.99, 748,539.57 and 300,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,419.99, 748,539.57 and 300,701.95 is: 414,968.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,419.99 : 748,539.57 = 300,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,419.99/748,539.57 = 300,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,419.99x = 748,539.57 × 300,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,419.99x = 225,087,308,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,087,308,351.16/542,419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,968.68

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