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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,705, 748,942.26 and 300,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,705, 748,942.26 and 300,998.12 is: 415,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,705 : 748,942.26 = 300,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,705/748,942.26 = 300,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,705x = 748,942.26 × 300,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,705x = 225,430,212,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,430,212,248.55/542,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,382.60

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