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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,543.56, 748,706.43 and 300,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,543.56, 748,706.43 and 300,826.24 is: 415,138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,543.56 : 748,706.43 = 300,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,543.56/748,706.43 = 300,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,543.56x = 748,706.43 × 300,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,543.56x = 225,230,540,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,230,540,200.72/542,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,138.17

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