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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,640.94, 748,868.70 and 300,907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,640.94, 748,868.70 and 300,907.27 is: 415,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,640.94 : 748,868.70 = 300,907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,640.94/748,868.70 = 300,907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,640.94x = 748,868.70 × 300,907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,640.94x = 225,340,036,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,340,036,105.45/542,640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,265.45

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