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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,591.68, 748,814.88 and 300,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,591.68, 748,814.88 and 300,897.40 is: 415,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,591.68 : 748,814.88 = 300,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,591.68/748,814.88 = 300,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,591.68x = 748,814.88 × 300,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,591.68x = 225,316,450,473.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,316,450,473.31/542,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,259.69

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