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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,642.39, 748,864.34 and 300,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,642.39, 748,864.34 and 300,947.91 is: 415,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,642.39 : 748,864.34 = 300,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,642.39/748,864.34 = 300,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,642.39x = 748,864.34 × 300,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,642.39x = 225,369,154,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,369,154,812.10/542,642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,318.01

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