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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,674.88, 748,891.32 and 300,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,674.88, 748,891.32 and 300,994.46 is: 415,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,674.88 : 748,891.32 = 300,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,674.88/748,891.32 = 300,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,674.88x = 748,891.32 × 300,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,674.88x = 225,412,138,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,412,138,462.09/542,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,372.35

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