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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,664.04, 748,878.32 and 300,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,664.04, 748,878.32 and 300,968.96 is: 415,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,664.04 : 748,878.32 = 300,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,664.04/748,878.32 = 300,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,664.04x = 748,878.32 × 300,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,664.04x = 225,389,129,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,389,129,136.95/542,664.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,338.24

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