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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,555.30, 748,735.29 and 300,848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,555.30, 748,735.29 and 300,848.06 is: 415,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,555.30 : 748,735.29 = 300,848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,555.30/748,735.29 = 300,848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,555.30x = 748,735.29 × 300,848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,555.30x = 225,255,555,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,255,555,706.36/542,555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,175.30

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