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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,430.58, 748,598.40 and 300,788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,430.58, 748,598.40 and 300,788.92 is: 415,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,430.58 : 748,598.40 = 300,788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,430.58/748,598.40 = 300,788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,430.58x = 748,598.40 × 300,788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,430.58x = 225,170,104,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,170,104,249.73/542,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,113.22

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