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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,641.94, 748,870.08 and 300,908.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,641.94, 748,870.08 and 300,908.27 is: 415,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,641.94 : 748,870.08 = 300,908.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,641.94/748,870.08 = 300,908.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,641.94x = 748,870.08 × 300,908.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,641.94x = 225,341,200,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,341,200,227.56/542,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,266.83

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