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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,687.28, 748,954.46 and 301,047.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,687.28, 748,954.46 and 301,047.71 is: 415,471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,687.28 : 748,954.46 = 301,047.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,687.28/748,954.46 = 301,047.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,687.28x = 748,954.46 × 301,047.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,687.28x = 225,471,025,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471,025,444.43/542,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,471.37

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