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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,435.08, 748,604.61 and 300,793.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,435.08, 748,604.61 and 300,793.42 is: 415,119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,435.08 : 748,604.61 = 300,793.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,435.08/748,604.61 = 300,793.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,435.08x = 748,604.61 × 300,793.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,435.08x = 225,175,340,869.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,175,340,869.67/542,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,119.43

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