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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,691.06, 748,958.51 and 301,051.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,691.06, 748,958.51 and 301,051.54 is: 415,476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,691.06 : 748,958.51 = 301,051.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,691.06/748,958.51 = 301,051.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,691.06x = 748,958.51 × 301,051.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,691.06x = 225,475,112,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,475,112,831.61/542,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,476.00

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