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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,558.81, 748,740.12 and 300,851.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,558.81, 748,740.12 and 300,851.57 is: 415,180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,558.81 : 748,740.12 = 300,851.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,558.81/748,740.12 = 300,851.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,558.81x = 748,740.12 × 300,851.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,558.81x = 225,259,640,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,259,640,623.99/542,558.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,180.14

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