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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,629.68, 748,867.34 and 300,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,629.68, 748,867.34 and 300,935.40 is: 415,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,629.68 : 748,867.34 = 300,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,629.68/748,867.34 = 300,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,629.68x = 748,867.34 × 300,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,629.68x = 225,360,692,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,360,692,509.84/542,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,312.14

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