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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,451.45, 748,606.71 and 300,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,451.45, 748,606.71 and 300,718.68 is: 415,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,451.45 : 748,606.71 = 300,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,451.45/748,606.71 = 300,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,451.45x = 748,606.71 × 300,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,451.45x = 225,120,021,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,120,021,670.34/542,451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,004.92

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