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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,684.16, 748,950.14 and 301,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,684.16, 748,950.14 and 301,044.58 is: 415,467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,684.16 : 748,950.14 = 301,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,684.16/748,950.14 = 301,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,684.16x = 748,950.14 × 301,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,684.16x = 225,467,380,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,467,380,337.24/542,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,467.04

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