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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,557.64, 748,728.26 and 300,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,557.64, 748,728.26 and 300,834 is: 415,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,557.64 : 748,728.26 = 300,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,557.64/748,728.26 = 300,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,557.64x = 748,728.26 × 300,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,557.64x = 225,242,916,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,242,916,992.80/542,557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,150.21

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