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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,687.53, 748,954.80 and 301,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,687.53, 748,954.80 and 301,047.96 is: 415,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,687.53 : 748,954.80 = 301,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,687.53/748,954.80 = 301,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,687.53x = 748,954.80 × 301,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,687.53x = 225,471,314,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471,314,672.21/542,687.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,471.71

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