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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,628.68, 748,865.96 and 300,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,628.68, 748,865.96 and 300,934.40 is: 415,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,628.68 : 748,865.96 = 300,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,628.68/748,865.96 = 300,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,628.68x = 748,865.96 × 300,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,628.68x = 225,359,528,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,359,528,353.02/542,628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,310.76

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