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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,704.84, 748,978.68 and 301,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,704.84, 748,978.68 and 301,065.28 is: 415,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,704.84 : 748,978.68 = 301,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,704.84/748,978.68 = 301,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,704.84x = 748,978.68 × 301,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,704.84x = 225,491,476,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,491,476,008.23/542,704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,495.61

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