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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,687.50, 748,954.70 and 301,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,687.50, 748,954.70 and 301,047.89 is: 415,471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,687.50 : 748,954.70 = 301,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,687.50/748,954.70 = 301,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,687.50x = 748,954.70 × 301,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,687.50x = 225,471,233,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471,233,925.76/542,687.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,471.58

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