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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,673.88, 748,889.94 and 300,993.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,673.88, 748,889.94 and 300,993.46 is: 415,370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,673.88 : 748,889.94 = 300,993.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,673.88/748,889.94 = 300,993.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,673.88x = 748,889.94 × 300,993.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,673.88x = 225,410,974,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,410,974,199.79/542,673.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,370.97

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