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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,651.94, 748,883.88 and 300,918.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,651.94, 748,883.88 and 300,918.31 is: 415,280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,651.94 : 748,883.88 = 300,918.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,651.94/748,883.88 = 300,918.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,651.94x = 748,883.88 × 300,918.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,651.94x = 225,352,869,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,352,869,683.63/542,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,280.69

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