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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,705.53, 748,958.63 and 300,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,705.53, 748,958.63 and 300,973.70 is: 415,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,705.53 : 748,958.63 = 300,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,705.53/748,958.63 = 300,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,705.53x = 748,958.63 × 300,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,705.53x = 225,416,847,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,416,847,025.67/542,705.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,357.57

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